Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
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.
-
-
Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
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…
-
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!
-
The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whales
New study finds that the demands of maternal care can have lifelong impacts in this threatened population.
-
What J-pod teaches us about noise
Research on call type modification shows how underwater noise shapes orca communication in the Salish Sea.
-
The social and cultural lives of belugas
Exploring beluga sociality and culture through the lens of behaviourial and evolutionary ecology.
-
Do belugas have bromances?
Belugas live in far more complex and culturally rich societies than many people realize.
-
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.
-
What it will take to recover the Southern Resident killer whales
Raincoast brought together 31 international scientists to create a roadmap that answers this daunting question.
-
Listening to protect
Our ongoing projects allow us to hear cetacean vocalizations in real time to better understand how their communication is being impacted.
-
Listening to protect
To protect killer whales, we first need to understand what they are communicating.
-
A wave of community support for hosting coastal listening stations
Let’s talk about our hydrophone stations and how you can help.
