Take action: Give public comment until July 22, 2026
Action alert: It’s not just endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the SARA legislation that protects them.
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We are back with the fourth edition of the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards!
An evening to celebrate coastal conservation at the Vancouver Aquarium.
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Wolves role in healthy ecosystems
Protecting wolves protects the ecological processes that sustain life across entire landscapes.
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Raincoast scientist gives testimony to Government of Canada on the threat posed by plastic pollution
This month, a standing committee of the House of Commons on Environment and Sustainable Development invited Dr. Peter Ross to give testimony.
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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 heading out to the ocean. Today, much of that habitat has been replaced by rip-rap, cement, and other engineered materials that offer little of what salmon actually need. This winter, our team worked to address…
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How harvesting immature Chinook salmon can shrink size and reduce future returns
New research highlights the problems of modern fisheries.
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Woods Island
Restoring a 30 year old compensation site to support salmon.
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; No.2 Road
Using big tools for small salmon.
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Study: Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup
There’s a mixture of chemicals in the Lower Fraser, which not only presents potential risks to juvenile Chinook, but also other aquatic life.
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Weakening SARA’s “jeopardy clause” would directly jeopardize Canada’s endangered wildlife
This decision could push species already struggling into extinction. You can help stop it.
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Study: Toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon
Burgeoning marine traffic to bring more toxic hydrocarbons to killer whale habitats.
