The Coastal Clean Up
The Coastal Clean Up removed over 128 tonnes of garbage in the central coast of B.C. in August and September.
Kitasoo/Xai’xais
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.
Doug Neasloss talks about new research on Spirit bears on CBC As It Happens
Doug Neasloss, Resource Stewardship Director for the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation and co- author of the study, did an interview on CBC As It Happens. Listen here.
New study published on Spirit bears
New research has identified that the small genetic change responsible for Spirit bears – a rare, white-coated form of black bears – is up to 50% rarer in the Great Bear Rainforest than previously estimated.
More on our Applied Conservation Science Lab projects
In Kitasoo/Xai-Xais territory, Tyler Jessen is leading a project combining multiple datasets.
Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Achiever in the Great Bear Rainforest
A grizzly bears strolls an estuary walled by granite cliffs down which countless waterfalls drop hundreds of feet, as if straight from the clouds. The jet black dorsal fins...
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 …
Fantastic collection of wildlife photography on display this Sunday in North Vancouver
As part of BC Bear Day (this Sunday in North Vancouver) you can view a fantastic collection of wildlife photography that will, of course, include BC Bears...
Gitga’at, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xai’xais, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv territories
Over the coming weeks Raincoast scientists will join friends and colleagues in Gitga’at, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xai’xais, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv territories.
With the Central Coast First Nations Bear Working Group we monitor bears in area of more than 22,000 square kilometres.
This …
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 these wonderful creatures.…
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 the Great Bear Rainforest were full of life as the …
Another day and another awesome anchorage
Another day, another awesome anchorage in the Great Bear Rainforest on the Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever.
ARD German TV filming and interviewing Brian Falconer
ARD German TV filming and interviewing Brian Falconer of Raincoast Conservation about why the grizzly trophy hunt in the Great Bear Rainforest must be ended.
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...
Portrait of Kitasoo/Xai’xais Hereditary Chief Charlie Mason
Artist David Goatley's portrait of Kitasoo/Xai'xais Hereditary Chief Charlie Mason is one of the pieces featured at...
Raincoast executive director cools down
Raincoast conservation executive director cools down on the bow of Achiever on a warm day in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Amazing waterfall
Getting a closer look at an amazing Great Bear Rainforest waterfall on Raincoast conservation research vessel Achiever.
Awesome Great Bear Rainforest anchorage
Awesome Great Bear Rainforest anchorage.
Watched these grizzlies play fight all morning
Watched these grizzlies play fight all morning. John Gussman took this on...
Heading up an iconic river
Heading up one of the iconic rivers in the Great Bear Rainforest on the Raincoast conservation September expedition.
Found wolf tracks
Found wolf tracks not far from the headless pinks!
Sixteen headless salmon
Counted 16 headless pinks along this Great Bear Rainforest wild salmon stream; wolves had recently been feeding here.
At the next system on the expedition
At the next system on the Raincoast conservation Sept Great Bear Rainforest expedition.
Hiking up river
Hiking up river after anchoring Raincoast conservation research vessel Achiever in the bay.
