Join us November 20th for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Four awards will be presented to honour those making waves in ocean science as this celebration returns to the Vancouver Aquarium.
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New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.
Although differences in some beliefs and management priorities were stark, the research revealed that many individuals held both angler and conservationist identities, and shared similar beliefs regarding the importance of SRKWs and Chinook salmon.
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Episode 9: Bridging the gap between salmon scientists and anglers with Fishing with Rod
A salmon habitat biologist and a recreational angler sit down to record a podcast…
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Another devastating loss for the Southern Residents
On Friday, September 12th, researchers from the Center for Whale Research witnessed J36, Alki, pushing her deceased calf through the water. The tiny female calf still had her umbilical cord attached, and it was not clear whether she was stillborn or died shortly after birth. This is heartbreaking news. Every calf matters for this critically…
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Episode 8: Salmon 101 with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott
Two Raincoast salmon researchers join Auston Chhor to discuss salmon life cycles, challenges, the connection between fish and land, hard hats, habitat restoration, collaborating with municipalities on urban salmon, and working in the Fraser River estuary.
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Introducing More than a fish
So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive in – Raincoast Radio, new episodes coming soon.
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Raincoast Radio is back
So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive in – Raincoast Radio, new episodes coming soon.
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Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
Media roundup of recent coverage of the Independent Science Panel on SRKW Recovery.
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New research highlights important routes to spawning salmon for coastal bears
Hey Siri – what’s the best route to a seafood joint?
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A shift in focus for NoiseTracker
Raincoast has hosted the NoiseTracker initiative since 2023. This year, we have shifted our focus from building a coast-wide noise monitoring platform to a more localized underwater noise research and analysis program. Through NoiseTracker, we aim to provide governments and decision-makers with science-based recommendations that support healthy marine ecosystems.
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Decoding killer whale communication from above and below
A Q&A with Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s Cetacean Senior Scientists
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Letter to The Honourable Joanne Thompson
Subject: Urgent need to reinstate charter patrolmen contracts for 2025.
