Monitoring on the edge: tracking Southern Residents from a Pender Island bluff
Three years observing whales in a vessel-free zone.
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A noisier Salish Sea: New research and a public education hub document the acoustic crisis facing Southern Resident killer whales
New findings from Boundary Pass show the underwater soundscape is degrading, and current protections are not keeping pace.
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After dark with the Southern Residents
Overnight hydrophone recordings capture killer whales navigating through a noisy ocean.
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What it will take to recover the Southern Resident killer whales
Raincoast brought together 31 international scientists to create a roadmap that answers this daunting question.
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A killer future
By restoring Chinook salmon, reducing underwater noise, and stopping pollution there is still time to protect these iconic animals for generations to come.
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How Canada can protect B.C.’s iconic killer whales without busting the budget
Three no-cost steps would advance the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales and show that environmental protection and fiscal restraint can go hand-in-hand.
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Shared Waters of the Salish Sea
The films and panel at the Vic Theatre in mid October were inspiring and insightful.
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A window for survival: Act now to protect Chinook and save Southern Residents
A ‘’whale safe” window can help this endangered population.
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In the Salish Sea, tensions surrounding killer whales and salmon are about more than just fishing
Amidst enduring perceived conflict between anglers and killer whale advocates, a new peer-reviewed study offers hope for moving beyond polarization.
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New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.
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.
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Another devastating loss for the Southern Residents
On Friday, September 12th, researchers from the Center for Whale Research witnessed J36, Alki, pushing her deceased calf through the water. The tiny female calf still had her umbilical cord attached, and it was not clear whether she was stillborn or died shortly after birth. This is heartbreaking news. Every calf matters for this critically…
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Let’s talk about why it’s ironic that the orca was just chosen as BC’s Best Symbol
This emblem of our province needs our help.
