Scientists are delivering new insights into the source, fate, and effects of plastics and microplastics in Canada
Research is driving innovation in policies and practices.
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The killer whales are speaking, but is the minister of transport listening?
Studies have shown that killer whales’ ability to communicate is extremely sophisticated, but they still can’t seem to be able to get Transport Canada to understand them. The endangered Southern Resident killer whale‘s home includes the Salish Sea on British Columbia’s west coast, which is largely designated for their protection. However, their habitat is a…
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[Not] Living with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Raincoast scientists comment on the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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We are encouraged by the federal government’s decision to grant our request to prioritize the tire chemical 6PPD for assessment
This is an important first step towards regulating this toxic chemical.
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Bright extinction: Scientists have coined this term to describe the situation facing Southern Resident killer whales
Worrying signs of an accelerated decline in Southern Resident killer whales.
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New study coins the term ‘bright extinction’ to describe the failure of Southern Resident killer whales to recover
The study reveals more action is needed to save endangered Southern Residents.
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Sampling water during the wet season: A new partnership with the Lower Nicola Indian Band reflects a shared interest in protecting water
Land use impacts and floods in focus by Nicola River communities.
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Sharing our plans for our future mobile lab
We are thrilled to share the design plan for Tracker – our future mobile lab.
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Help us build our new mobile lab, Tracker
Tracker will serve as the new mobile water pollution monitoring lab for our Healthy Waters Program.
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What happened to Canada’s plastic ban?
Canadians – and our oceans – need robust protection from plastic pollution.
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Launching our 10-year, place-based conservation science initiative on the Sunshine Coast
We are set to begin tracking water pollution and underwater noise on the Sunshine Coast.
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Preliminary study of water quality in streams discharging into Fulford Harbour raise questions about land-based pollution
The key to restoring and protecting aquatic environments for people and wildlife is a high quality monitoring program upon which communities and managers may act.
