The social and cultural lives of belugas
Exploring beluga sociality and culture through the lens of behaviourial and evolutionary ecology.
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The grizzly hunt is no way to solve conflict between humans and bears
Grizzlies involved in conflict and those killed by hunters are generally different members of the bear population.
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The utility of science
Grizzlies don’t go looking for conflict. And conflict cannot be reduced by hunting.
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Do belugas have bromances?
Belugas live in far more complex and culturally rich societies than many people realize.
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What does a wolf eat in a year?
What does a wolf eat over the course of a year? How can we find out? Through scat analysis! As we head into 2026, we wanted to share some results from our scat analysis work documenting what recovering wolf populations eat throughout the seasons. While it’s well known that wolves have a strong appetite for…
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Open Letter to the Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries
A coalition of 35 experts from 26 organizations has issued an open letter to push for urgent action to restore Pacific salmon escapement monitoring.
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How Canada can protect B.C.’s iconic killer whales without busting the budget
Three no-cost steps would advance the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales and show that environmental protection and fiscal restraint can go hand-in-hand.
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Wolves, tools, and intelligence
New evidence of complex problem-solving in wolves expands our understanding of their intelligence and underscores the need for ethical, evidence-based conservation.
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Together, let’s rewrite the story of wolves in BC
Protecting wolves is about more than one species – it’s about protecting ecosystems.
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Let’s talk about why it’s ironic that the orca was just chosen as BC’s Best Symbol
This emblem of our province needs our help.
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Turning the tide for Southern Resident killer whales
At 73 individuals, the southern resident killer whales’ decline since being listed as endangered two decades ago is unfolding in plain sight, despite mounting science on how to reverse it.
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Needed: A freshwater protection strategy for Bowen Island
In early June, Dr. Peter Ross of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation presented Bowen Island Municipal Council with the results of a comprehensive analysis of pollutants in the Grafton Lake water supply. The findings revealed traces of human waste, highlighting the need for improved watershed management and better public education on responsible residential and recreational best…
