Help us give killer whales a voice
We have a little over three months to raise $77,500 for our marine expedition to take place!
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Thermal refuges in the Coldwater River
How salmon are coping in one of BC’s hottest rivers.
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Effects of boat- and land-based ecotourism on bears
This body of evidence will help guide ecotourism and conservation.
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Long-term research on long-lived species takes a village
We’re listening to protect killer whales, and we need your help to make our 2026 field season happen.
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Listening to whales: A new lens on killer whale communication
Combining hydrophones, drones, and AI to study killer whale communication dynamics.
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A legacy of respect: Jane Goodall and my work with whales
The importance of keeping empathy at the heart of science.
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Mapping and restoring thermal refuges in the Nicola watershed
Thermal refuges are sites within a stream that are significantly cooler than the surrounding water.
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In the Salish Sea, tensions surrounding killer whales and salmon are about more than just fishing
Amidst enduring perceived conflict between anglers and killer whale advocates, a new peer-reviewed study offers hope for moving beyond polarization.
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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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Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
This free course can help keep you and wildlife safe while on the water.
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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
