Achiever crew ready for summer
The crew getting Achiever ready for a summer survey. Matt up the mast checking systems and Joss supervising. These two were a huge help during a two week survey covering …
Rolling around in a stiff breeze
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever sailing with a good westerly under genoa. Headed south after a voyage to the central coast hoping the fall brings some beautiful weather as well.
Awaiting the Great Bear Rainforest
Calm misty morning at a favourite spot in the central coast. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever awaiting at anchor before getting underway to explore the Great Bear.
Hawk sighting
Osprey departs from its perch to search for food. While taking a break from the rolling seas aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever we watched this beautiful hawk soaring on …
Sailing at Cape Caution
My happy place. Sailing north around Cape Caution aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever beautiful sunny skies and a nice westerly made for some good sailing.
Partnering with Qqs
Calm seas and smooth sailing aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever heading around Cape Caution for the central coast to embark on a week long camp partnering with Qqs.
Heading out for cetacean survey
Provisioning up with #littlered loaded to the gunwales Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever getting ready to set out for a two week cetacean survey.
Sailing partners
Curious onlookers slicing through the water on Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever.
Stunning views from Achiever
Sometimes the best moments are the ones you weren’t after. A slow day up an estuary in the Great Bear Rainforest aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever allows for admiration …
World Oceans Day
The work we do is inseparable from the ocean. Whether we are researching grizzly bears, coastal wolves…
Grizzly on his perch
A large male grizzly propped up to have a look at its curious onlookers. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever was exploring the Great Bear Rainforest this spring to find these beautiful animals. …
World Oceans Day 2017
Happy World Oceans Day. Too much comes to mind with what plagues our oceans today. Over fishing, acidification, pollution, entanglements and disease to name a few. I feel extremely fortunate …
Up a Coastal fjord on Achiever
Alpine glow on a clear spring night. Deep up a Coastal fjord Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever at anchor with a brilliant looming snowy peak as a view. That long …
Grazing Bears
Early morning estuary visits when we were sailing the Great Bear Rainforest aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever this spring we were graced by lush estuaries and lots of bears …
Misplaced Northern Anchovy
Northern Anchovy found in the Great Bear Rainforest up one of the deep fjords in Lard Creek. These fish are predominantly pelagic so what was it doing up a fresh …
Visit from a Pacific White-sided Dolphin
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever tender Little Red getting some bow riding action from a Pacific White-sided Dolphin. We had a large spread out group of these animals coming and …
Exploring with Little Red
Exploring with Little Red, Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever small tender, we head up a river to see what’s around the bend. Venturing past tidal influence the smells and sights …
Humpbacks in the fjords
Circumnavigating one of the thousands of islands in the Great Bear Rainforest aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever humpback whales are already deep in the fjords. BC’s humpback populations are …
Achiever in the light
Morning light shinning down on Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever at anchor. The long summer days mean early starts to catch the light, and the wildlife
Evening estuary visitors
An evening visit into the estuary this beauty was happy the river was between us. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever has been exploring the Great Bear this spring to find …
Follow the porpoise
Dall’s porpoise leading Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever down one of BC’s many coastal fjords. These extremely fast and erratic swimmers are endemic to the cooler waters of the North …
Spring in the Great Bear Rainforest
Travelling through the many coastal fjords aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever a small grizzly is spotted soaking up the sun and grazing over sedge grass. Rivers and estuaries in …
Spring melt
Slicing through the Great Bear aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever the spring melt is showing. It has been wonderful to see snow capped peaks this year swelling creeks and rivers …
Meal time
Waiting for guests at the dock it was feast time for raven and eagle. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever departing on a nine day trip throughout the heart of the …
Starting the season
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever heading north for her first trip of the season. It’s spring on the central coast with thick dew in the morning and beautiful skylines. Heading …
Chocolate & bears
Eat some chocolate and save bears it’s win win win. The third win is a trip aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever. Partnering with Coastal First Nations, it’s time to …
Spring bears
Spring is in the air and these beautiful creatures are making their way down to the estuaries in search of sedges and roots to cleanse their appetite. Excited to head …