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Grizzly bears have colonized unprotected islands in the Great Bear Rainforest: Media Release
A collaboration of wildlife scientists from Raincoast, UVic and the Spirit Bear Research Foundation of the Kitisoo -Xais’ Xais’ Nation have published a study in the international peer-reviewed journal, PLOS ONE, documenting grizzly bears on the move to coastal islands.
Fishing plan decreases protection for BC’s endangered salmon
Conservation groups are concerned federal fishing plan impacts endangered salmon runs when sustainable fishing alternatives are available…
Spawning pink and chum salmon provide benefits to coho
Research from SFU and Raincoast scientists shows juvenile coho salmon benefit from dining on the carcasses of spawning pink and chum salmon.
Original Joe’s backs Raincoast
Media release / Victoria, B.C.
CHEERS !!! Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar gives Raincoast over $2300 from its community pint program…
Environmental groups launch lawsuit over flawed Northern Gateway report
Raincoast and three other ENGO’s have launched a lawsuit to block the federal Cabinet approval of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline…
Study shows Pacific herring provide a subsidy to coastal ecosystems
Scientists at Raincoast and UVic have traced a relationship between spawning Pacific herring and organisms that live way up in the high intertidal zone…
Economic study shows coastal bears worth far more alive than dead
A new economic study released today shows once again that grizzly bear viewing is worth far more to the provincial economy than the trophy hunting of these iconic animals on the coast of BC…
Stress and reproductive hormones in grizzly bears reflect nutritional benefits and social consequences
Salmon declines could have long-term effects on grizzly bear health, conclude scientists from Raincoast in a study published today in the scientific journal PLOS ONE…
Original Joe’s & Okanagan Spring Brewery support Raincoast through Community Pint Program
How great is this? Help protect the coast by drinking beer. It’s true, Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar and Okanagan Brewery have teamed up to help Raincoast. All you have to do is order a beer…