Wolf School 6: Conservation Solutions
The last episode Wolf School looks toward existing and emerging solutions to the conservation of wolves in British Columbia.
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New study finds no evidence to support killing wolves
A new study released today finds no evidence that the government-sponsored killing of wolves in British Columbia will save endangered caribou.
A win for mountain lions
On July 1, 2020, the pursuit-only season for mountain lions was banned.
Raincoast explores killer whales in upcoming Coastal Insights program
Killer whales are icons of the Pacific Northwest and are deeply rooted as cultural and spiritual symbols for the Coast Salish peoples.
Paul Nicklen and Bertie Gregory discuss wolves tomorrow May 21 live on Instagram
Paul Nicklen and Bertie Gregory go live on their Instagram channels to discuss wolves in BC on May 21st 10:30am PST.
All about Achiever
Our dedicated research vessel, Achiever, is a Transport Canada certified 68 ft. steel hulled sloop that operates seven months a year on the BC coast. Achiever is...
New publication on “supporting resurgent Indigenous-led stewardship” to advance conservation
A new publication discusses how conservation actions to safeguard biodiversity could be advanced through partnerships with, and leadership of, resurgent Indigenous governments. This new open access study...
Malnourished grizzly bears likely not related to climate change, says op-ed by Raincoast
Raincoast’s Chris Genovali, Misty MacDuffee and Paul C. Paquet wrote an op-ed about the recent images of malnourished grizzly bears on B.C.’s coast and the media linking it to climate change - which we think is not the case...
Squamish Valley
I give a lot of thanks for being able to visit places as beautiful as this. For a rare glimpse of an elk stag...
Co-Existence & Human Behaviour
This year the number of incidents with black bears in BC’s lower mainland and the number of incidents with bears in the province has significantly increased. ⠀
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The reality remains that the best way to manage interaction and co-existence …
Entirely preventable conflict escalation with bears
Contemplating shared naps on the beach and looking forward to visiting places where bears interactions with humans occur in more peaceful, respectful and less fearful ways. Bears are not...
Naked Bicycles
In the land of Naked Bicycles, there’s a straggler amongst the crowd. Upgrades to my Straggler have me enjoying these sunny days. Nothing clears the mind better, and allows for some opportunities to problem solve while getting some exercise. Thanks …
Crisp clear skies
Missing these clear crisp skies right now. Wanting to escape a smoky city...
A family of otters
As spring rolls around, returning to my rivers to collect more samples and data has been constantly on my mind. I never knew...
At the shipyard
2018 shipyard aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel “Achiever” is complete! With coats of primer and paint applied, a few new ball valves, a shinned up prop and few other upgrades, Achiever is back in the water. A big thanks to …
Exercise Salish Sea
The Gulf Islands were abuzz today as #BCEX17 day one of two were taking place. The exercise is the largest in Canadian Coast Guard history. The Achiever was not invited to participate……
Haunted Vessels
She made the cover! Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever on the cover of this months Pacific Yachting. She is not a haunted ship of the Graveyard of the Pacific but does continue to ply coastal waters for Raincoast’s continuous efforts …
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 1,200 nautical miles of BC’s beautiful central and north coast.…
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 to ply the coastal waters of BC and see what …
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 grazing the new growth. With BC’s spring hunt coming 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 back up to the Great Bear Rainforest to view and …
57 species, two weeks
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever returning from a charter out on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. 57 species observed over the past two weeks. Amazing to see the biodiversity of these waters. …
Vantage point from Achiever
Good vantage point from up the rig sailing on BC’s North Coast aboard Achiever.…
