Hanging by a thread
In 2014, we had an opinion piece published in the Victoria Times Colonist stating that “Southern Resident killer whales are…
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Always look for the helpers
It has been an incredible year, albeit a bit of a roller coaster, truly. There have been numerous twists and…
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Place-based knowledge enriches our understanding of biodiversity change
On the remote islands of Yáláƛi, the Goose Island Archipelago, on the Central Coast of British Columbia, the composition of…
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Online auction goes live: give for killer whales
For more than a decade, Raincoast has been championing recovery for Canada’s endangered salmon-eating killer whales. With more deaths this…
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Take action: Urge Canada to regulate salmon-killing pollutant, 6PPD
Canada’s draft Priorities Plan is open for public comment until midnight tonight. Take action now. For years it was a…
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Sailing and learning in the Salish Sea
Another October, another successful sailing trip aboard the SV Achiever is in the books for the Salish Sea Emerging Stewards…
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Hydrophone diaries: eavesdropping on the soundscapes of the Salish Sea
Since 2023, Raincoast has been operating hydrophones to monitor underwater soundscapes in key locations. This relatively new initiative provides invaluable…
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Mail is down, but our conservation work continues
As you may have heard, Canada Post workers are currently on strike. While it’s unclear how long this disruption will…
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Dr. Erin Wall presents on humpback whale songs in Perth
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Erin Wall is in Perth, Australia, presenting her research on the development of humpback whale song at…
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A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Thank you everyone who attended and helped us honor the recipients of the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards. We had…
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What forests mean to coastal wildlife
We know that old-growth forests provide many important services to coastal species, but when these environments are changed, how does…
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Creekwalking in Heiltsuk Territory
This past fall, Raincoast’s Wild Salmon team and technicians from the Reynolds Lab at Simon Fraser University conducted fieldwork for…
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Studying the impacts of drought on salmon habitat in the Nicola watershed
The first time I drove over the Coquihalla from the coast to the interior I was struck by how quickly…
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The current situation for wolves in British Columbia
In British Columbia, the extent of human-caused mortality among wolves can only be described as staggering. In addition to the…
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Announcing the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards winners, 2024
We are excited to announce the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Award winners. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals and…
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Black wolves: The beauty seen in evolution
Did you know that coat colour in gray wolves (Canis lupus) reflects immunity to canine distemper virus? Canine distemper (CDV)…
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Southern Resident killer whales are more than just iconic creatures
Something to understand about killer whales is that they are a really important species in terms of the ecosystem. They…
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Fact over fiction: The realities of endangered killer whales
As the saying goes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. When it comes to…
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Small-scale marsh creation
Right now, members of Conservation Decisions Lab, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, and Ducks Unlimited Canada, will be installing small-scale marsh creation…
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Join us at The Polygon Gallery for the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals and groups striving to protect marine habitats. Join us on…
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The life of cougars: Territory tactics
In this captivating video compilation, observe this male cougar as he moves through his territory, scent marking and engaging in…
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Where is our research vessel, Achiever?
Raincoast’s research vessel, SV Achiever, is a Transport Canada certified 68 ft. steel hulled sloop that offers education, research, and…
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The killer whales are speaking, but is the minister of transport listening?
Studies have shown that killer whales’ ability to communicate is extremely sophisticated, but they still can’t seem to be able…
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Sounding the alarm: The federal draft Ocean Noise Strategy falls short
A long-awaited federal strategy to address ocean noise has finally arrived. But it does not measure up to the urgent…
