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  • An aerial shot of two killer whales swimming near the surface, one ahead of the other, with a salmon floating in between them.
    Scientific literature

    New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations

    2026 July 312026 July 31

    Drones reveal hidden differences in how fish-eating killer whales cooperate.

    Read More New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populationsContinue

  • An aerial shot of a group of beluga whales swimming near the surface of dark water.
    Scientific literature

    By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs

    2026 July 302026 July 30

    New research highlights strong population structure in the endangered St. Lawrence beluga population.

    Read More By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needsContinue

  • A scientist stands on the edge of a bluff, looking out at the ocean landscape as she stands with her equipment conducting research.
    Raincoast updates

    A day in the life as a biologist monitoring the Vessel Restricted Zone from Pender Island

    2026 July 102026 July 10

    Hiking, reporting criminals, the usual.

    Read More A day in the life as a biologist monitoring the Vessel Restricted Zone from Pender IslandContinue

  • A side profile of a turkey vulture seen from above with the ocean and trees in the background.
    Notes from the field

    When turkey vultures attack

    2026 July 62026 July 6

    How a bird with incredible aim almost ended a day of monitoring.

    Read More When turkey vultures attackContinue

  • A killer whale surfaces and breathes a spout into the grey dark cloud backgrounds.
    Raincoast updates

    Unlocking large-scale killer whale analysis

    2026 June 172026 June 17

    Understanding how machine learning is profoundly transforming research efficiency and accessibility.

    Read More Unlocking large-scale killer whale analysisContinue

  • One killer whale surfaces in a calm blue ocean with the tops of green trees in the foreground.
    Raincoast updates

    Keeping watch on the Salish Sea

    2026 May 122026 July 16

    Janine McNeilly tells us how she fell in love with killer whales and never looked back.

    Read More Keeping watch on the Salish SeaContinue

  • A container ship looms loud and large and dangerously close to killer whales.
    Conservation updates

    Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home

    2026 March 232026 March 23

    An increasingly noisy ocean is threatening the survival of this iconic BC species – field biologists and computer scientists are joining forces to defend their voice.

    Read More Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their homeContinue

  • A Southern Resident killer whale smashes its tail down on the water.
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    Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales

    2026 March 232026 April 1

    The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections for endangered Southern Resident killer whales.  The following is the formal submission by Raincoast. Letter: March 19, 2026 To: Marine Mammal Regulations inbox dfo [dot] ncrfmmmrconsultation-consultationrmmgprcn [dot] mpo [at] dfo-mpo [dot] gc [dot] ca. Heather…

    Read More Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whalesContinue

  • Killer whale dorsal fin sticking out of the water making a reflection on the calm water.
    Conservation updates

    Help us give killer whales a voice

    2026 March 182026 March 18

    We have a little over three months to raise $77,500 for our marine expedition to take place!

    Read More Help us give killer whales a voiceContinue

  • Aerial photo of North Resident killer whales swimming in the dark waters, with a young killer whale nursing and turning slightly on their side.
    Scientific literature

    The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whales

    2026 March 122026 March 17

    New study finds that the demands of maternal care can have lifelong impacts in this threatened population.

    Read More The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whalesContinue

  • Four Southern resident killer whales are seen from a high spot on shore, with leaves of trees in the foreground.
    Investigate and inform

    What J-pod teaches us about noise

    2026 February 132026 March 13

    Research on call type modification shows how underwater noise shapes orca communication in the Salish Sea.

    Read More What J-pod teaches us about noiseContinue

  • Some belugas come to the surface, glistening white on dark blue water, as a group.
    Investigate and inform

    The social and cultural lives of belugas

    2026 February 52026 July 16

    Exploring beluga sociality and culture through the lens of behaviourial and evolutionary ecology.

    Read More The social and cultural lives of belugasContinue

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