Hanging by a thread
Highly intelligent, social, and sensitive, with sophisticated communication skills and strong family ties, these whales have an intrinsic right to live their lives.
Snapshot of Raincoast actions for Southern Resident killer whales
Raincoast has been working to implement adequate recovery measures for endangered Southern Resident killer whales for almost 20 years.
Southern Resident killer whales are more than just iconic creatures
Southern Residents are vital to the health of entire ecosystems.
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…
Sounding the alarm: The federal draft Ocean Noise Strategy falls short
Why Canada’s draft Ocean Noise Strategy misses the mark.
Take action to request an emergency order for Southern Resident killer whales
With intensifying threats, emergency protections for endangered killer whales are necessary.
Federal promises made for endangered whales during TMX approval are unfulfilled
Southern Resident killer whales need protective orders to facilitate recovery.
Submit feedback to the Proposed Marine Mammal Regulations
Take action! Your feedback can make a difference.
Canada’s government needs to use an Emergency Order to prevent extinction of Southern Resident killer whales
In May of 2024, Raincoast, along with five other conservation groups (David Suzuki Foundation, Georgia Strait Alliance, Living Oceans, Natural Resources Defense Council, and World Wildlife Fund Canada) filed a petition with the federal government to implement an emergency order.
[Not] Living with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Raincoast scientists comment on the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Elizabeth May has presented our House of Commons petition calling for a 1,000 metre buffer around Southern Resident killer whales
The petition seeks this buffer to match protections provided by Washington State that are coming into effect in January, 2025.
Take action for Southern Resident killer whales
Tell your MP and responsible ministers to enact a mandatory 1,000 metre vessel buffer for endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
