Southern Resident killer whales are more than just iconic creatures
Southern Residents are vital to the health of entire ecosystems.
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Fact over fiction: The realities of endangered killer whales
As the saying goes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.
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Small-scale marsh creation
Daniel Stewart, Conservation Decisions Lab, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Raincoast are all working in the Fraser River Estuary.
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Join us at The Polygon Gallery for the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
An evening to celebrate marine conservation and excellence in science.
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The life of cougars: Territory tactics
Unveiling the art of male scent marking and territory claiming.
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Where is our research vessel, Achiever?
Our new map shows the live location of Achiever as it travels up and down the coast.
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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…
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Sounding the alarm: The federal draft Ocean Noise Strategy falls short
Why Canada’s draft Ocean Noise Strategy misses the mark.
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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.
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Salmon DNA enables new understanding of how young Chinook salmon use the Fraser River Estuary
Raincoast’s five year collection of genetic samples illuminates patterns of migration and reliance on estuary habitats.
