Our successful campaign in the Kitlope
On Oct 28th, 2020, we were successful in raising funds to stop trophy hunting in the Kitlope.
black bear
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Spirit bear tenure
We purchased the Spirit bear tenure in 2011. -
New research shows rare Spirit bear needs more protection
The research paper helps to inform land use planning, which could include increased protection for Spirit bears in the form of Indigenous Protected Areas. -
Thanks to everyone who made our first season of Coastal Insight a success
We just wrapped up our 11th episode of Coastal Insights, a live and interactive online learning program. -
Virtual connection and support
With coronavirus affecting normalcy around the world, the Raincoast Lab at the University of Victoria is not going to be doing fieldwork this season, and instead will maintain virtual connection, support from afar. -
Raincoast’s applied research
Although the Raincoast lab is known for its work on grizzly, black, and Spirit bears, we also conduct applied research on other organisms. Our general rule of thumb is to work on... -
Join us in Whistler for the next One Shot for Coastal Carnivores Exhibit
Will you be joining us in Whistler for the next One Shot for Coastal Carnivores Exhibit?
Saturday, December 8th: 7-930pm at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, BC.
Presented by Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Grizzly Bear Foundation and sponsored by … -
Would you like to visit a place like this?
Would you like to visit a place like this? A place where grizzly bears, black bears, wolves and Spirit bears roam.
This shot was taken in one of the estuaries where we are working to permanently end commercial trophy hunting …
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Safe for now
Safe for now. Our campaign with Coastal First Nations to Safeguard Coastal Carnivores will mean a permanent end to commercial trophy hunting of all large carnivores... -
Spirit Bears are protected, but their gene pool is not
Spirit Bears are protected. Their gene pool is not. Black bears that may carry the recessive genes that produce Spirit Bears are still subject to trophy hunting... -
Happy birthday to Captain Brian Falconer
Happy birthday to our Captain Brian Falconer. Brian has led our efforts to end trophy hunting... -
Trophy hunting is closed
At Vancouver (YVR) heading up to Great Bear Rainforest for expedition on Raincoast conservation research vessel Achiever. Awesome to see "Trophy hunting is closed" sign... -
Bonus black bear when setting up bear hair sampling sights
Saw this beautiful black bear when out setting up bear hair sampling sights today. -
wildlife needs wild salmon too
Another resolution for the new year to aspire to in BC; let's share the wealth with wildlife. From blackbear and grizzly...
