Extinction is too high a price for a pipeline
September 18 is the deadline to give public comments on the fast tracking of the west coast pipeline. This is…
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Take action: Stop the government from fast-tracking extinction
The federal government has taken the first step toward fast-tracking a new oil pipeline and tanker terminal in the Fraser…
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New Canada Post stamps highlight the ecological importance of wolves in Canada
Canada Post has issued new stamps celebrating wolves and their important role as a keystone species, shaping and sustaining the…
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The roles of wolves in healthy ecosystems and how their presence benefits other species
One predator. Countless ecological impacts. As apex predators, wolves help maintain healthier prey populations, provide food for scavengers, recycle nutrients…
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Uniting BC’s Salmon People
Pacific salmon are shared across ecosystems, jurisdictions, and international borders. Their conservation depends not only on the condition of freshwater…
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New killer whale active hat now available in the Raincoast store
Made for salty air, long days on the water, and people who believe wild places and species are worth protecting….
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New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations
When resources become scarce, cooperation can be put to the test. A new open access study published in Marine Mammal…
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By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs
New research from the University of Windsor and Raincoast Conservation Foundation confirms that endangered St. Lawrence belugas show strong spatial…
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Take action: Give public comment until July 22, 2026
Over the past month the federal government has continued to introduce unprecedented measures that weaken the laws safeguarding Canada’s democratic…
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In pursuit of a white whale
Resident beluga expert Dr. Jaclyn Aubin is a post-doctoral researcher for Raincoast’s Cetacean Research Program. Through her academic career, she…
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Giving back to what you love
As I made my way up the last stretch of grassy slope on a mild spring morning, turning toward the…
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A day in the life as a biologist monitoring the Vessel Restricted Zone from Pender Island
Raincoast is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our study of endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Every day, biologist and researcher…
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We are back with the fourth edition of the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards!
We are so excited to announce the fourth annual Raincoast Ocean Science Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements by individuals and groups…
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Canada has the policy tools to protect Pacific salmon. Why aren’t they working?
Wild Pacific salmon are among Canada’s most iconic species. They nourish forests, sustain countless wildlife species, support Indigenous cultures and…
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When turkey vultures attack
Raincoast has been conducting whale and vessel monitoring from the Oaks Bluff lookout for a couple of months now. While…
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Wolves role in healthy ecosystems
Wolves are a keystone1 and umbrella2 species that help keep entire ecosystems in balance. By directly consuming prey, wolves influence…
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Prime Minister Carney recently asked what Canadians ‘are for’
Recently, Canada’s federal government proposed sweeping changes to overhaul the laws that protect our lakes and streams, our wildlife, our…
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Raincoast scientist gives testimony to Government of Canada on the threat posed by plastic pollution
Watch Dr. Peter Ross’s opening statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. See the…
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Learning from the land and each other
Land Healing Stewards (LHS) is Raincoast’s forest education initiative that blends place-based learning and habitat restoration, with a particular focus…
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Shaughnessy Street Park
The Fraser River estuary should be a thriving ecosystem for juvenile salmon, a place to rest, feed, and grow before…
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Unlocking large-scale killer whale analysis
Raincoast Conservation Foundation has joined forces with Earth Species Project (ESP), a non-profit research lab using machine learning to advance…
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The BC government is seeking its second five-year approval to continue killing wolves
It’s that time again: the Government of British Columbia is seeking yet another five-year approval to continue killing gray wolves…
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BC seeks another five years of wolf killing: Our technical feedback
The Government of British Columbia is seeking its second five-year approval to continue killing gray wolves in the name of…
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How harvesting immature Chinook salmon can shrink size and reduce future returns
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports by researchers from the Wild Fish Conservancy and Raincoast Conservation Foundation has…
