Bid, win, win again: our online auction is live!
Our 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards auction is live. From now until November 20, you can shop from your favourite…
A conversation with Clint Wright, VP and Executive Director of the Vancouver Aquarium
Dr. Peter Ross peered out the driver’s side window of Tracker, Raincoast’s sprinter van turned mobile water pollution lab. The…
Shared Waters of the Salish Sea
Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon are two of British Columbia’s most iconic and beloved species, and both are…
A window for survival: Act now to protect Chinook and save Southern Residents
Southern Resident killer whales are struggling to survive under current conditions of noise, pollution, and prey in the Salish Sea….
Help us keep our programs moving forward, uninterrupted
As the giving season swiftly approaches, many of us take a moment to think about the meaning of donating and…
Join us November 20th for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Thursday, November 20th | 6:30 – 11:30pm Pacific The Vancouver Aquarium, 45 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2 The evening…
Join us for a free five-day land-to-sea educational expedition through the Salish Sea
We are searching for participants to join our next Land Healing Stewards Initiative sailing expedition! This is a five-day live-aboard…
Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
A new report by an independent science panel calls for action to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident…
How science can lead to tangible options that improve everyday outcomes
Coming up in late fall, Raincoast will be hosting an impactful evening where ocean scientists, advocates, and educators come together…
Letter to The Honourable Joanne Thompson
June 18, 2025 The Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard House of Commons Ottawa,…
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
The theme for the 2025 United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity is ‘Harmony with nature and sustainable development’. We…
Meet Nicole Van Zutphen, Raincoast’s new Communications Manager
Nicole has joined the team as our new Communications Manager. She is an experienced science communicator, as well as a…
Encouraging and recognizing youth environmental action
While our planet continues to face pressing environmental issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss, youth are…
Remembering Gudrun “Gudy” Pflüger (1972-2023)
On August 17, 2023, we lost a dear friend and colleague: Gudrun “Gudy” Pflüger. As a former professional cross-country skier…
Why Southern Resident killer whales need emergency protection
After six months of urging the federal government to act, Raincoast and our NGO partners filed a lawsuit in late…
Habitat restoration occurring in the Woods Island Marsh in the Fraser River Estuary
Raincoast Conservation Foundation is working with Ducks Unlimited, the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance, and Asarum Ecological Consulting to conduct research…
Take action now for Southern Resident killer whales
The whales need your voice. Please contact your Member of Parliament and urge them to support an Emergency Order to…
There’s still time to take action and save whales
In the summer of 2018, Tahlequah (J35) captured global attention when she carried her dead newborn calf for more than…
Support what you love: Charitable tax receipts for 2024 extended until end of February
The Government of Canada announced an extension of charitable donations for 2024 until the end of February 2025. This means,…
The Global Plastic Pollution Treaty negotiations failed: What this means for microplastic pollution in Canada’s environment
With the failure of the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty negotiations this past weekend in Busan (Republic of Korea), one can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
