Hotspots for marine mammals and conservation
Our recent research identifies areas of the BC Coast intensively used by different marine mammals including fin, humpback and killer whales. Described as "hotspots"...
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Recent Raincoast research publication on marine mammals hotspots in BC
The conservation of marine mammals is a key component of our efforts at Raincoast. Our recent research publication examines... -
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 doing well, but are still susceptible to entanglements and vessel …
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The Southern Resident killer whale orca
The Southern Resident killer whale orca blackfish need immediate efforts to support their recovery. Take a look at our new video... -
New Raincoast conservation report “Threatened Coast – Nature and Shared Benefits in the Salish Sea”
Take a look at the new Raincoast conservation report: "Threatened Coast - Nature and Shared Benefits in the Salish Sea. We need to talk about... -
Have a whale of a Canada Day
Have a whale of a Canada Day! -
Killer whale near the Bella Bella Field station
Mo' orcas mo' problems - if you're on the menu! Killer whale near the Bella Bella Field Station... -
Orca sighting on our way to work
We are so lucky to work in a place where we can see orcas on our commute! -
Humpback whale sighting
You never know what you'll see when conducting field research in the Great Bear Rainforest. Today we spotted this gorgeous humpback whale. -
Rain and orca whales in Bella Bella
Meanwhile in Bella Bella we're getting more than 100mm of rain and more orcas. -
Whale family tree
That's a whale of a family tree - Killer whales can be individually ID'd by their markings & dorsal fin shape. We can use this info to keep track of who's related to who and their movement. Kept these books close at hand while on board The Achiever!
