Purchase a new Raincoast tumbler to help protect Southern Resident killer whales

Purchase a new Raincoast tumbler to help protect Southern Resident killer whales

We are so excited to launch our new Southern Resident tumblers. We sourced them from Miir choosing their Climate+ model which boasts no new plastic, 25% less stainless steel, is BPA free, and double-wall vacuum insulated. It can hold 16 oz of hot or cold liquid and has a splash proof lid. They feature art…

The not-so-silent world: monitoring underwater noise using non invasive techniques

The not-so-silent world: monitoring underwater noise using non invasive techniques

For a long time, the prevailing notion was that the ocean was a place devoid of any sound. The idea gained prominence with Jacques Cousteau’s book (1953) and documentary (1956) of the same title “Silent World,” which provided a captivating glimpse into the marine environment, but overlooked its rich acoustic environment. We now know the…

Reduced genetic diversity: another challenge facing the Southern Resident killer whales?

Reduced genetic diversity: another challenge facing the Southern Resident killer whales?

As charismatic mega-predators, killer whales have no equal. Historically feared, respected, in some cultures revered, we now know them to be intelligent and highly social. They also have  fascinatingly strong ideas about what constitutes food, with different populations having vastly different preferred prey.  Not surprisingly, then, the plight of the critically endangered salmon-eating Southern Resident…