Letter in Science challenges Alberta’s ill-advised black bear hunting policy
Alberta has brought back a controversial hunting practice that puts black bears – and the science behind their management –…
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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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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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Study: Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup
Juvenile Chinook salmon in the Lower Fraser River estuary are feeding and growing in a slurry of contaminants, from pharmaceuticals…
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Study: Toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon
A new study reveals that toxic hotspots for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine sediments exist in parts of the…
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Mapping thermal refuges: Identifying critical cooling centres for salmon in the Coldwater River
As climate change drives river temperatures to record highs across Western North America, the ability of salmon to survive depends…
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The need for renewed federal commitment to The Wild Salmon Policy
The Wild Salmon Policy was introduced two decades ago as a comprehensive framework for conserving the ecological and genetic diversity…
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A watershed based approach to assessing water quality in Cheakamus/Green River watersheds
Raincoast’s Healthy Waters Program was designed to assess the impacts of human activities on water quality in British Columbia, so…
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New research highlights important routes to spawning salmon for coastal bears
Like Google Maps for Salmon-seeking Bears, a new study, “Modeling Functional Connectivity for Bears Among Spawning Salmon Waterways in Haíɫzaqv…
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Too loud to talk? Belugas tune in to ultrasonic channels
Beluga whales are known for their rich and varied vocalizations, earning them the nickname “canaries of the sea.” But beyond…
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DNA from dives: Species detection of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from flukeprint eDNA
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is an increasingly utilized tool in the conservation world that helps us identify the presence or absence…
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New research shows the impact log booms have on salmon habitats in the Fraser Estuary
In the Lower Fraser River and Estuary, log booming, where bundles of logs are tied up and stored along the…
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New study identifies the cost of restoring the Sumas Xhotsa (Lake) as a tool for reconciliation, climate adaptation, and ecosystem restoration
In collaboration with Indigenous leaders, lawyers, and researchers from the Indigenous-led Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance, the Martin Conservation Decisions Lab…
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New study coins the term ‘bright extinction’ to describe the failure of Southern Resident killer whales to recover, despite being the best studied cetaceans in the world
Raincoast, in collaboration with a team of international scientists, authored a new study on the potential to recover the critically…
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The influence of ecotourism on grizzly bear activity depends on salmon abundance
A new study, “Influence of ecotourism on grizzly bear activity depends on salmon abundance in the Atnarko River corridor, Nuxalk…
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New research shows how human disturbance keeps grizzlies from their salmon
Published in the journal Ecology & Evolution, a new paper titled “Human disturbance in riparian areas disrupts predator-prey interactions between…
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Letter in Science states that Canada’s wolf cull subsidizes industry
Wolf control, often presented as a ‘solution’ to stabilize caribou populations, ultimately allows continued approval by governments of resource exploitation,…
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“I say potato, you say potahto”: Geographic variation in contact calls of Canadian beluga whales
Many species of birds and mammals exhibit intraspecific acoustic geographic variation in their vocalizations. This occurs when populations are separated…
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Large diversity in new keystones list challenges predominant belief
New research on the planet’s ‘Keystone Species’ has revealed a staggering and unappreciated diversity in what kind of animal fits…
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Letter in Science identifies the contradiction between protecting economic growth and biodiversity in Canada’s Fraser River estuary
The June 30th, 2023 edition of the journal Science features a letter written by Raincoast science staff on the repercussions…
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A ‘supersized’ ecological niche for humans
New research examining the ecological niche of humans shows that over one third of all vertebrate species on Earth are…
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Southern Resident killer whales not getting enough to eat since 2018
The endangered Southern Resident killer whale population isn’t getting enough to eat, and hasn’t been since 2018, a new study,…
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New research proves that nutrients from the sea can increase terrestrial plant growth and reproduction
The relationship between terrestrial and marine environments within an ecosystem is essential. Newly published research from Simon Fraser University shows…
