Peer reviewed study shows lethal wolf control has statistical flaws
Peer reviewed research shows that wolf cull ineffective and unethical.
Chris Darimont
Raincoast Applied Conservation Science Lab
Our team is grieving the loss of a dear friend and mentor, Chester "Lone Wolf" Starr, of Bella Bella, Heiltsuk Territory.
Interview with Dr. Heather Bryan
Dr. Heather Bryan interviews with us about wolves.
Wolf School 6: Conservation Solutions
The last episode Wolf School looks toward existing and emerging solutions to the conservation of wolves in British Columbia.
Catch the last episode of Wolf School today
The last episode of this semester’s Wolf School with Wolf Conservation Center looks toward existing and emerging solutions to the conservation of wolves in British Columbia.
Chris Darimont talks to Todd Howard on Pacific Rim College Radio about conservation science, forest ecology, and safeguarding wildlife
In this episode, Chris and Todd Howard discuss the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and his work as the Science Director. Chris helps to shed some light on British Columbia’s dwindling forests, the logging industry, and the limitations of commercial-scale tree planting, and more.
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.
Consilience – Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Academic Science S1 E7
Consilience is defined as a context in which independent lines of evidence arrive at the same conclusion.
Raincoast presents Coastal Insights tomorrow on Consilience
Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 10) at 1pm our Coastal Insights episode will focus on Consilience – Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Academic Science.
Staqeya, the lone wolf of Discovery Island, was killed
Staqeya (also known as Takaya) was seen and treasured by many who’ve watched this wolf live and move throughout the Salish Sea, venturing into James Bay and around Discovery Island.
Staqeya: the lone wolf at the edge of its ecological niche
“In May 2012, a lone wolf (Canis lupus) appeared in Victoria, British Columbia (BC), Canada, a metropolitan area on the southern tip of Vancouver Island with a population of 365,000 (Fig. 1A, B). After sightings in backyards over a few days, …
Raincoast Applied Conservation Science Lab
The importance of salmon diversity
One of the most important characteristics of science is its ability to improve understanding about the natural world. Often that means questioning ‘established’ knowledge. For years, we have advocated for increased allocation of salmon for …
New research suggests that trophy hunters are willing to pay more money for larger-bodied carnivores
New research suggests that trophy hunters are willing to pay more money for larger-bodied carnivores. Research from the Raincoast Applied Conservation Science Lab...
Beach clean-up with Surfrider Vancouver Island
We’re stoked to be hosting a beach clean-up with @surfridervi.
August 24
11am-1pm
Lekwungen Territory/Victoria – Ross Bay
As Raincoast Director of Science, Dr. Chris Darimont noted during the Groundswell film screenings with @Patagonia, surfers are likely the …
Kwahnie to Bella Bella
In her journey to Bella Bella to start the 2019 bear research season in Haíɫzaqv territory, the Chris Darimont / Raincoast / UVic Geography dream-vessel, Kwahnie, paused to take in the view.…
Safeguarding Coastal Carnivores, with Ross Dixon & Chris Darimont
Thank you to Shaw Community Link for having Ross Dixon and Chris Darimont on to speak with Elizabeth Heinz about the campaign to stop commercial trophy hunting in the Nadeea tenure and in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Guardians of the Coast event in Tofino this friday
Professor Chris Darimont is Raincoast's Director of Science self identified papa, conservation scientist, aging surfer, gentle warrior and more. This Friday, he will in Tofino for...
Raincoast Director of Science Dr Chris Darimont introduces Groundswell film on communities standing up to Kinder Morgan
Join us tomorrow and win this at Patagonia Vancouver Temple Of Stoke! With a tanker ban now planned for the central coast and a decision due on the Kinder Morgan proposal, now is a great time to...
Raincoast science director Chris Darimont
Raincoast conservation science director Chris Darimont on the bow of Achiever heading north in the Great Bear rainforest.
New Raincoast science research boat Fido
Chris Darimont taking new Raincoast science research boat, Fido, for its inaugural Great Bear rainforest trip, with Mount Keyes looking on.
Faisal visiting
Faisal visiting Raincoast science...
