Why Canada needs SARA’s jeopardy test
The jeopardy test is a legal line: a project cannot be authorized if it threatens the survival or recovery of a species.
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Herring eggs can’t get away from disaster
Don’t build new risks into herring’s nursery. Robert’s Bank Terminal 2 and West Coast Oil Pipeline would add different pressures to the same nearshore waters. Pacific herring should not have to absorb both.
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Win an all-inclusive, adventure of a lifetime 6-night package at Spirit Bear Lodge
Immerse yourself in the places you love most! Explore the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest on earth from British Columbia’s most remote wildlife viewing lodge. Raincoast is partnering with Indigenous owned and led Spirit Bear Lodge to offer an all-inclusive 6-night package in the Unceded Traditional Territory of the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation. The winning…
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Take action: Stop the government from fast-tracking extinction
Coastal prosperity, ecosystems, economic and cultural security are all at risk. Give your feedback by September 18, 2026.
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New killer whale active hat now available in the Raincoast store
Wear what you stand for.
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New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations
Drones reveal hidden differences in how fish-eating killer whales cooperate.
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By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs
New research highlights strong population structure in the endangered St. Lawrence beluga population.
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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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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…
