New research shows how human disturbance keeps grizzlies from their salmon
A new study found that disturbance in riparian areas disrupts predator-prey interactions between grizzly bears and salmon.
Meet Allison Dennert, Raincoast’s new Quantitative Salmon Ecologist
Allison Dennert has joined our Wild Salmon Program team as a Quantitative Salmon Ecologist.
New research proves that nutrients from the sea can increase terrestrial plant growth and reproduction
Newly published research from Simon Fraser University shows that salmon and marine plants increase both growth and reproduction in terrestrial plants.
An autumn spent tracking bald eagles and spawning salmon
Kristen Walters, Raincoast’s Lower Fraser River Salmon Conservation Program Coordinator, shares about her experience in the field.
Hello from the Great Bear!
Blog post from the field by Hannah Kobluk
My name is Hannah and I am one of the new members of the Raincoast field research team in Bella Bella this year…
Protecting wildlife can sustain our future, too
Times Colonist
Raincoast says despite the knowledge that many species depend on salmon, humans have never managed fisheries with wildlife in mind…
Journal Watch: Let them run
“Ask not what a park can do for spawning salmon. Ask what robust salmon runs could do for the park – and for coastal fishing communities.” Read the story about Raincoast’s proposal for including wildlife in salmon management…
Save some salmon for the bears and whales, study says
By Judith Lavoie, TimesColonist.com, October 21, 2010
A new paper by Raincoast and other scientists calls for changes in fishing plans to manage salmon for wildlife and other benefits…
Salmon worth more alive than dead, scientists say
By Judith Lavoie, Victoria Times Colonist, October 22, 2010
Entire ecosystems rely on salmon and humans are taking more than their share, a new study concludes. The paper calls for a shift in fishing plans to protect other species….
Salmon management should include wildlife
As this year’s salmon head upstream, scientists have spawned a game-changing idea about how taking less salmon from the ocean might bring more benefits to ecosystems and economies…
Salmon for Terrestrial Protected Areas
When watersheds are protected for coastal wildlife such as grizzly bears, spirit bears and wolves, shouldn’t the salmon runs they depend on for food and energy receive protection protected as well?
Emerging from the den
Our spring field season has arrived and is led by Dr. Chris Darimont, Raincoast Director of Science by Chris Darimont Possessing only a rudimentary knowledge of gravity, delicate little claws for braking, and pure trust in their momma, brand new grizzly cubs are slip-sliding their way down snowfields this month as they emerge from their…