Join us at The Polygon Gallery for the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
An evening to celebrate marine conservation and excellence in science.
The life of cougars: Territory tactics
Unveiling the art of male scent marking and territory claiming.
Where is our research vessel, Achiever?
Our new map shows the live location of Achiever as it travels up and down the coast.
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.
BC NGOs head to Seattle for final step in their objection to the MSC certification of southeast Alaska salmon fisheries
Alaska’s fisheries should not be accredited with Marine Stewardship Council’s checkmark of sustainability when these fisheries harm BC’s wild salmon and endangered killer whales.
Wildlife killing contests
We have ethical responsibilities to targeted species and to biodiversity, and we need to consider the well-being of both.
New research shows the impact log booms have on salmon habitats in the Fraser Estuary
The study found that log booms impact physical habitat, water quality, and invertebrates in the lower Fraser River and Estuary.
The ethics of flying drones over whales
Raincoast uses drones to study killer whale health…and we always put photography ethics, including the well-being of the whales, first.
Exploring biodiversity in cities with OurSquamish
Framing the issues of climate change and biodiversity loss in an urban context.
Restoring marsh habitat in the Fraser River Estuary
Raincoast’s Fraser Estuary Research and Restoration Program has been developing plans for future habitat restoration projects.
Canada has a chance to lead on the world stage with an improved Nature Accountability Act
Bill C-73 is a much-needed piece of legislation that would give the National Biodiversity Strategy legal teeth, and make it enforceable by the courts.