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  • A great grandmother, T059, swims with her great granddaughter, T059A1A, by Pender Island.
    Investigate and inform

    Guided by mom: The matriarchal world of killer whales

    2026 May 102026 May 10

    Like us, motherhood is a lifetime commitment for these mammals.

    Read More Guided by mom: The matriarchal world of killer whalesContinue

  • A group of three killer whales swim, the one in the centre peeking their face out above the surface, bordered by the dorsal fins of the other two.
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    Clues to help you tell Southern Resident and Bigg’s (transient) killer whales apart

    2026 April 162026 April 15

    Raincoast CSI: Cetacean Species Identification.

    Read More Clues to help you tell Southern Resident and Bigg’s (transient) killer whales apartContinue

  • A scientist sits on board a sailboat wearing headphones, looking out to sea where a killer whale has surfaced to breathe, their breath creating a mist in the air.
    Raincoast updates

    New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus

    2026 April 22026 April 2

    Extended periods of time at sea are necessary to collect the data that will bring us closer to understanding – and protecting – killer whales.

    Read More New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focusContinue

  • 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

  • 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

  • Suzie and Valeria whack the pole on Achiever during observations.
    Films and videos

    What does whacking a metal pole tied to the side of our research vessel have to do with killer whale conservation

    2025 December 262026 March 15

    Behind-the-scenes of killer whale field research.

    Read More What does whacking a metal pole tied to the side of our research vessel have to do with killer whale conservationContinue

  • A killer whale slices through the water, against a backdrop of mountains.
    Conservation updates

    Listening to whales: A new lens on killer whale communication

    2025 November 132025 November 26

    Combining hydrophones, drones, and AI to study killer whale communication dynamics.

    Read More Listening to whales: A new lens on killer whale communicationContinue

  • Illustration of killer whales and salmon and a figure in the foreground.
    Scientific literature

    New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.

    2025 September 232026 April 14

    Although differences in some beliefs and management priorities were stark, the research revealed that many individuals held both angler and conservationist identities, and shared similar beliefs regarding the importance of SRKWs and Chinook salmon.

    Read More New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.Continue

  • A group of youth gather at the bow of a sailboat and admire the dorsal fin of a whale in the distance.
    Conservation updates

    Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast

    2025 August 132025 August 13

    This free course can help keep you and wildlife safe while on the water.

    Read More Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coastContinue

  • Research vessel Achiever sits on calm water against a blue sky
    Conservation updates

    Decoding killer whale communication from above and below

    2025 June 302025 October 7

    A Q&A with Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s Cetacean Senior Scientists

    Read More Decoding killer whale communication from above and belowContinue

  • A stunning underwater closeup of a Chinook salmon, with a blue haze of light all around.
    Films and videos

    New film: Shared Water, Shared Crisis

    2025 April 222025 October 3

    New film shows Canadian scientists and First Nations leaders working together to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales and Chinook salmon.

    Read More New film: Shared Water, Shared CrisisContinue

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