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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Remembering Gudrun “Gudy” Pflüger (1972-2023)
Gudrun was admired for her good sense of humour, generous spirit, and infectious love for being out on the land.
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The science and ethics of wolf conservation
Marked by a long history of persecution and astonishing resilience, wolves continue to be in the crosshairs of both the public and policymakers.
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A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Filled with warmth, camaraderie, and engaging conversations, the Ocean Awards was an inspiring celebration of science excellence and conservation achievement.
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Letter in Science states that Canada’s wolf cull subsidizes industry
British Columbia must reevaluate its caribou habitat protection policies and do better by its environment and its citizens, argues Raincoast scientists.
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Large diversity in new keystones list challenges predominant belief
A team of scientists reveals a wide diversity of the planet’s keystone species in terms of their size, shape, and functional role.
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What happens after the groundswell?
When the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline was cancelled I was just about to graduate high school. I was starting to find my own footing in the world and where my values aligned. I headed west from Alberta to start university without looking back. What I would learn over the next several years would ultimately shape…
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Join us for After the Groundswell: film and discussion panel events in Vancouver, Victoria, and Tofino
We invite you to join us in Vancouver, Victoria, or Tofino for a special evening and ‘re-premiere’ of Groundswell, a 25 minute short film with a new prologue.
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New adventures, old relationships
Education Coordinator, Pascale, recounts a week of whales, bears, and camp games at QQS Projects Society’s Koeye River Camp.
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Synthesis of Project TEACH learnings
This article synthesises the information shared by the eighteen experts who contributed to Project TEACH.
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Indigenous Knowledge, Western Science, and their interaction: rich opportunity but caution to avoid harm is required
As Ecologists, we are interested in learning about organisms and their interactions, and who is better to learn from than those who so often have historical and contemporary connections to the lands and their living organisms for millennia?
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The return of sea otters can increase the genetic diversity of eelgrass
Contrary to how it may appear, it turns out that sea otters ripping up eelgrass actually does the plant – and the nearshore ecosystem – a favour.
