What's new // vessel traffic in the Salish Sea
Today we posted our comments on a petition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States to establish a whale protection zone for Southern Resident killer whales…
20 killer whale scientists have signed a letter calling on the Canadian federal government to reduce noise levels in the Salish Sea and assist the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales…
Raincoast’s latest report demonstrates how the region’s biological diversity is captured in our values, has shaped our cultural identity and is linked to economic benefits in the billions of dollars. It is not a place for oil tankers or a carbon energy corridor.
Raincoast releases video to encourage public comments on the killer whale action plan.
Public comment period ends August 14th.
This past week’s Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Vancouver provided an in-depth look at the threats facing this ecologically, economically and culturally important marine environment.
Raincoast’s new report encourages decision makers and residents to fully consider what is at stake from a host of proposed coastal energy and shipping projects.
Dr. Chris Clark, acoustic expert from Cornell University, describes how noise and disturbance from vessels in the Salish Sea are likely impacting killer whales…