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Raincoast Conservation Foundation

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Raincoast is a team of scientists and conservationists empowered by our research to safeguard the lands, waters, and wildlife of coastal BC. Find us at www.raincoast.org.

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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 24/09/2026
Can a stamp influence the way Canadians see wolves? One of Canada’s most celebrated wildlife and nature photographers, Michelle Valberg, believes so. Read the interview: www.raincoast.org/2026/09/cele...
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Through the lens: Celebrating the coastal grey wolf and Canada Post’s wolf stamp
Photographer Michelle Valberg shares the story behind the image.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 23/09/2026
On September 18, we filed our submission to the Major Projects Office opposing the designation of the West Coast Oil Pipeline as a Project of National Interest under the Building Canada Act. Thank you to everyone who sent a comment before the deadline. Read it: www.raincoast.org/2026/09/cana...
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Why Canada must not fast-track an oil pipeline into the Fraser River Estuary
11 reasons why the West Coast Oil Pipeline should not be designated a Project of National Interest.
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Earth Species Project (ESP) @earthspecies.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🐋 Our partner Dr. Valeria Vergara at @raincoast.org discovered that baby belugas babble to learn how to communicate, just like human toddlers learn language from adults. What might we learn about ourselves when we listen more deeply to our fellow species? 📄: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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How decoding beluga whales’ chitchat may save them – and teach us more about ourselves
From humpbacks learning the latest songs to sperm whales’ ‘clan codas’, drones and AI learning are helping reveal another dimension to the concept of culture
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Dan Mennill @dmennill.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Dr. Jaclyn Aubin has completed a research expedition studying beluga bioacoustics in Churchill! Her Mitacs postdoc is a collaboration with Raincoast, Oceans North, & Frontiers North. Congratulations @jaclynaubin.bsky.social! [📷 J. Aubin, J. Kalinowski] @raincoast.org @ibiouwindsor.bsky.social
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 22/09/2026
Let's shine a light on some of the incredible “non-salmonids” Raincoast scientists see while sampling, since these species not only have intrinsic value, but also support and contribute to the unique ecosystems of the Fraser River Estuary. www.raincoast.org/2026/09/non-...
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Meet the non-salmonids of Roberts Bank eelgrass habitat
Highlighting the overlooked species that make eelgrass habitat one of the Fraser River Estuary’s most diverse ecosystems.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 21/09/2026
Fall is arriving, and salmon heads are on the menu! 🐺🐟 A seasonal feast for coastal wolves. Learn more about wolf and salmon connectivity: www.raincoast.org/2026/09/a-wo...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 16/09/2026
Nominations for the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards are open for another two days! www.raincoast.org/2026/09/nomi...
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Two days left to nominate researchers and changemakers you know advancing ocean science
Learn more about last year’s winner of the Raincoast Ocean Science Student Award, Kiara Kattler, and her work exploring roles of predators in invasive species management in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Territo...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 14/09/2026
The background noise in this video for some is distracting, but imagine it was life threatening. Coastal prosperity, ecosystems, economic and cultural security are all at risk. Give your feedback by September 18, 2026: www.raincoast.org/2026/08/take...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 11/09/2026
A new report from Raincoast on water quality in the Fraser River Estuary should give us pause on pipelines. Read the report: www.raincoast.org/reports/fras... Submit feedback by September 18th: www.raincoast.org/2026/08/take...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 04/09/2026
What if conservation was viewed as an economic opportunity? Raincoast’s new Living Economies program will explore how conservation and habitat restoration can create skilled jobs, attract investment, strengthen local economies, and restore ecosystems across BC. www.raincoast.org/2026/09/cons...
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Conservation should be viewed as an economic opportunity rather than simply an environmental expense | Raincoast
Raincoast’s newest program, Living Economies, will advance job creation, conservation finance, and habitat restoration in local economies.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 01/09/2026
Raincoast delivered a report to @metrovancouverorg.bsky.social that provides the tools to track the health of urban waters, identify problem pollutants and their sources, and enable the protection of healthy urban waters for fish, wildlife, and people. Learn more: www.raincoast.org/2026/09/wate...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 31/08/2026
Raincoast is partnering with Indigenous owned and led Spirit Bear Lodge to offer an all-inclusive 6-night package in the Unceded Traditional Territory of the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation. www.raincoast.org/2026/08/win-...
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Win an all-inclusive, adventure of a lifetime 6-night package at Spirit Bear Lodge | Raincoast
Immerse yourself in the places you love most! Explore the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest on earth from British Columbia’s most remote wildlife viewing lodge. Raincoast is partnering with…
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 28/08/2026
Valeria Vergara, Director of Raincoast's Cetacean Conservation Research Program, discovered that like humans, baby belugas have to learn to communicate from adults (which involves plenty of charming gibberish along the way). www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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How decoding beluga whales’ chitchat may save them – and teach us more about ourselves
From humpbacks learning the latest songs to sperm whales’ ‘clan codas’, drones and AI learning are helping reveal another dimension to the concept of culture
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 26/08/2026
🌊🎬 We’ll be at the #OceanFilmFestivalWorldTour 2026, and we’d love to see you there! 📆When: September 17, 7-10pm 📍Where: Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, BC Book now: www.raincoast.org/event/ocean-...
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Ocean Film Festival World Tour | Raincoast
Currently touring in Australia, Italy, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand, Mexico, China, the US and the UK, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational…
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 17/08/2026
One predator. Countless ecological impacts. 🐺🌲 Read the full backgrounder: www.raincoast.org/2026/07/wolv...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 13/08/2026
New Canada Post stamps highlight the ecological importance of wolves in Canada #wolves #CanadaPost www.raincoast.org/2026/08/cana...
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New Canada Post stamps highlight the ecological importance of wolves in Canada | Raincoast
Stunning wolf stamps will inspire Canadians to love wolves as much as we do.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 05/08/2026
Introducing the killer whale active hat! Made for salty air, long days on the water, and people who believe wild places and species are worth protecting. Wear what you stand for - available now in our online store while limited supplies last: www.raincoast.eco/product/kw-a...
a light green and beige hat sits on a rocky shoreline, killer whale art on the front of the hat depicting two killer whales, one small and one large.a dark green five panel hat sits on the dashboard of a sailboat, with a pair of binoculars next to it.a five panel hat in blue sits on top of a sailboat's winch.A five panel hat in two shades of black sits on a wooden surface of a sailboat.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 21/07/2026
Submit comments until TOMORROW! The federal government is proposing overriding a key section of SARA. This would allow the approval of projects despite the destruction of habitat that is critical to the survival of endangered species. View our template and guide: www.raincoast.org/2026/07/cana...
A blurred image of two Southern Resident killer whales as they surface the water, with text overtop that reads "take action, submit comments by July 22nd, speak up for Canada's endangered species."
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 18/07/2026
On Thursday this week, the government designated the Roberts Bank port expansion, known as Terminal 2, a project in Canada’s “national interest.” It is strange timing given the project was set to receive a decision... #SARA #Conservation www.raincoast.org/2026/07/cana...
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Take action: Give public comment until July 22, 2026 | Raincoast
Action alert: It’s not just endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the SARA legislation that protects them.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 15/07/2026
Wolves in British Columbia: Ecology, Conservation, and Research, at Parkgate Library #YVR #Parkgate www.raincoast.org/event/wolves...
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Wolves in British Columbia: Ecology, Conservation, and Research, at Parkgate Library | Raincoast
With a focus on coexistence and a wildlife welfare approach, this presentation highlights how research and conservation efforts can prioritize the well-being of individual animals while supporting…
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Elizabeth May @elizabethemay.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I am for an environment that sees our fauna flourish. #SRKWs #Orcas #Salmon @raincoast.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWpo...
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Prime Minister Carney recently asked what Canadians ‘are for’
YouTube video by Raincoast Conservation Foundation
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 15/07/2026
Giving back to what you love How a passion for plants blossomed into a local stewardship journey. #Conservation #Meadows www.raincoast.org/2026/07/givi...
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Giving back to what you love | Raincoast
How a passion for plants blossomed into a local stewardship journey.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 10/07/2026
For #WorldOrcaDay, Raincoast is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our study of endangered Southern Resident killer whales. www.raincoast.org/2026/07/biol...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 09/07/2026
Will we see you this Saturday? Raincoast staff will be hosting a booth at Khatsahlano Street Party this year, thanks to Patagonia Vancouver! www.raincoast.org/event/commun...
A calendar design featuring black and white images of young scientists at a table laughing, looking at educational materials. It reads "Save the date, Saturday July 11th, 1994 West 4th Ave, 11-7, Khatsahlano Festival, Raincoast at Patagonia Vancouver
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 01/07/2026
Recently, Canada’s federal government proposed sweeping changes to overhaul the laws that protect our lakes and streams, our wildlife, our oceans and the landscapes that are part of our Canadian identity. What Canada are you for? www.raincoast.org/2026/07/what...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 26/06/2026
As apart of our Land Healing Stewards program, we delivered another multi-day sea-to-soil expedition aboard the SV Achiever. A group of 8 BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ youth came together to learn, connect, and explore the coastal habitats of the Southern Gulf Islands. www.raincoast.org/2026/06/lear...
A group of youth wearing life jackets on board a sailing boat smile at the camera together.A group of young stewards stand in a forest listening to the instructor, tall trees stretching out above their heads.A young man kneels in the dirt, tending to a plant he has just placed in the ground.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 25/06/2026
Scapegoat, or scapewolf? Help us tell the government to stop scapegoating wolves and start protecting caribou habitat: www.raincoast.org/2026/06/bc-g...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 23/06/2026
The Fraser River estuary should be a thriving ecosystem for juvenile salmon. Today, much of that habitat has been replaced by rip-rap, cement, and other engineered materials that offer little of what salmon actually need. This winter, our team worked to change that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6in8...
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Shaughnessy Street Park
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 17/06/2026
The BC government is seeking its second five-year approval to continue killing wolves: Help us tell the government to stop scapegoating wolves and start protecting caribou habitat. #wolves #bcpoli #bcwolves www.raincoast.org/2026/06/bc-g...
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The BC government is seeking its second five-year approval to continue killing wolves | Raincoast
Help us tell the government to stop scapegoating wolves and start protecting caribou habitat.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 05/06/2026
Are you hosting a wedding, milestone birthday, or just a casual neighbourhood get-together? Peer-to-peer fundraising is powerful in connecting people, from your closest friends to complete strangers, to a cause you care about. www.raincoast.org/2026/06/mean...
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A meaningful excuse to plan a party: Peer-to-peer fundraising! | Raincoast
Ways to involve family and friends in supporting Raincoast.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 05/06/2026
If you build habitat, salmon will come. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXX_...
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Woods Island
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 03/06/2026
New backgrounder: A history of caribou and wolves in BC, and how killing wolves to protect caribou may accelerate ecological decline, ultimately diminishing long-term caribou survival prospects. www.raincoast.org/2026/06/cari...
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Endangered caribou, wolves, and ecological integrity | Raincoast
Killing wolves to protect caribou may accelerate ecological decline and ultimately diminish long-term caribou survival prospects.
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Earth Species Project (ESP) @earthspecies.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Using our models, ESP and the University of León found that most crow communication happens through soft, close-range murmurs. At @raincoast.org, ESP's tools are accelerating killer whale research by processing field note recordings in hours instead of months. 📄: news.mongabay.com/2026/05/from...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 02/06/2026
Goodness grey-cious! Raincoast researcher, Janine McNeilly, recounts a surprise visit from a grey whale through our survey area in Swanson Channel and discusses how to reduce the risk of vessel collisions www.raincoast.org/2026/06/grey...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 27/05/2026
Did you know wolves can be genetically adapted to their environment? This is called an ecotype – and it matters more for conservation than you might think. Read the full article: doi.org/10.70766/23....
Wolf ecotypes and how they impact conservation in British Columbia What is an ecotype?
An ecotype is a population within the same species that has developed unique genetic traits over time in response to the specific environment it lives in, such as local climate, available prey, or habitat type. Two primary wolf ecotypes are recognized in BC.
The Northern Rocky Mountain forest ecotype
Also referred to as the interior ecotype, it occupies the Rocky Mountains and interior plateaus in BC, characterized by larger body and head sizes, and a dietary reliance on large ungulates such as moose, elk, caribou, and deer. 
The coastal rainforest ecotype
This ecotype occupies regions west of the Coast Mountain Range – such as the Great Bear Rainforest, Vancouver Island, and along BC's coast – characterized by smaller body and head sizes, a strong reliance on marine-influenced landscapes, and a diverse diet of salmon, marine mammals, intertidal invertebrates, and deer.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 26/05/2026
Using big tools for small salmon... Get a closer look at our marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b6P...
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; No.2 Road
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 22/05/2026
We need to talk about cost, complexities, and what “sustainable salmon” really means. Full breakdown 👇 www.raincoast.org/2026/05/alas...
Backgrounder: So you live in B.C., but you're mostly finding Alaska-caught salmon in stores. Why?
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 21/05/2026
It's not just #endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the Species at Risk Act legislation that protects them. You can help: www.raincoast.org/2026/05/save... youtube.com/shorts/dvJ90...
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Canada's Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 16/05/2026
Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk #SARA #concervation #cdnpoli www.raincoast.org/2026/05/cana...
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Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk | Raincoast
Action alert: It’s not just endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the SARA legislation that protects them.
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Monsieur Marmelade @therakanishu.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Done! Thanks for informing people about this important issue! I hope many people will do a public comment and email/write a letter to the minister as you suggest in your article.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 16/05/2026
Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk #SARA #concervation #cdnpoli www.raincoast.org/2026/05/cana...
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Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk | Raincoast
Action alert: It’s not just endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the SARA legislation that protects them.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 15/05/2026
Media Release: New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer #whales and Chinook #salmon. Burgeoning marine traffic to bring more toxic hydrocarbons to killer whale habitats. #EndangeredSpeciesDay www.raincoast.org/press/toxic-...
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New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon | Raincoast
Burgeoning marine traffic to bring more toxic hydrocarbons to killer whale habitats.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 14/05/2026
🦫Be the beaver. Rebuilding riparian habitat, one stick at a time! Read the full notes from the field: www.raincoast.org/2026/05/rest... youtube.com/shorts/eQUm6...
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Rebuilding riparian habitat, one stick at a time
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 14/05/2026
Just in from @althiaraj.bsky.social: The Carney government’s proposal to legally allow projects — such as ports and pipelines — to go ahead could jeopardize the existence of the endangered southern resident killer whale population, sources told the Star Wednesday. #cdnpoli
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Carney government proposal targets extinction protections for endangered killer whales off B.C. coast
The orcas’ habitat has been affected by shipping traffic causing physical and acoustic disturbances, pollutants in the ocean, and declining food stock.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 12/05/2026
Janine McNeilly is a research scientist for Raincoast’s Cetacean Research Program working to help us understand the effectiveness of Vessel Restricted Zones in Southern BC. Her fieldwork takes her to Pender Island, where she observes whales from a bluff overlooking the Salish Sea.
Janine, a research scientist, stands on a bluff overlooking the Salish Sea, looking at equipment she uses to monitor her sightings.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 11/05/2026
What have our estuary salmon fieldwork crews been up to...? Our Lower Fraser Salmon Conservation Program Field Researcher, Paige Roper, reflects on the beginnings of an eighth year of fieldwork in the Fraser River Estuary. www.raincoast.org/2026/05/estu...
Chinook captured on the South Arm of the Fraser River.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 10/05/2026
Guided by mom: The matriarchal world of killer whales. Like us, motherhood is a lifetime commitment for these mammals. #HappyMothersDay #ThankyouMom www.raincoast.org/2026/05/guid...
A great grandmother killer whale, T059, swims with a great granddaughter, T059A1A, off of Pender Island.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 08/05/2026
With Mother’s Day approaching, we’re reminded that care for the next generation is rarely the work of one alone. In both wolves and people, it is shared among mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties, and the broader community that surrounds them. www.raincoast.org/2026/05/a-mo...
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 07/05/2026
Plant books, measuring tapes, flags, and… hula hoops?! Check out our latest "Notes from the field" by Forest Conservation Program Coordinator, Priya Puri, to learn more about unexpected tools in an ecologist's toolkit.
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An afternoon as ecologists in Mundy Park | Raincoast
Exploring the urban forest up close by learning about the tools and methods a forest ecologist uses.
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 05/05/2026
We are searching for participants to join our next Land Healing Stewards Initiative sailing expedition! This trip will bring together eight Indigenous, BPOC, and 2SLGBQT+ youth, ages 19-29, to engage in hands-on conservation activities. www.raincoast.org/2026/05/educ...
A sail boat floats along the water, with text over the image that reads: The Land Healing Stewards Initiative, a five-day land-to-sea educational expedition through the Salish Sea aboard Raincoast's sailing vessel, Achiever. June 9-12, 2026. Eight spots for Indigenous, BPOC, and 2SLGBQT+ youth ages 19-29. Departing and returing to Sidney, BC. Free of charge. Apply by May 15th. Activities include habitat restoration and monitoring, hiking and sailing, wildlife observation, and making new connections. For any questions, contact Pascale at pascale@raincoast.org
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