Celebrate wild salmon conservation at Patagonia Vancouver tomorrow night
A keystone species ecologically and a cultural keystone species, wild salmon are integral to humans and a host of wild life throughout BC. Join us tomorrow to...
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Event this wednesday evening at Patagonia Vancouver
Effective conservation is driven by community leaders who claim little credit. Over the last few years we've been fortunate to meet dozens of inspiring individuals... -
Photography and story this wednesday on wild salmon and the Fraser River
The Fraser River remains the most productive salmon river on the Pacific coast. From the estuary and through to the rivers headwaters many people have dedicated... -
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... -
“What we need to manage is not wildlife but ourselves”
"What we need to manage is not wildlife but ourselves. Recognizing that many human activities have damaging effects on biodiversity and ecological communities, what should wildlife management... -
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.…
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The risk to marine mammals: new Raincoast publication on oil spills
With the ever present and dramatically increasing threat of oil spills in BC waters, we decided to take a hard look at the risk to marine mammals. Knowing that it’s a matter of when, rather than if a spill occurs... -
Rolling around in a stiff breeze
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever sailing with a good westerly under genoa. Headed south after a voyage to the central coast hoping the fall brings some beautiful weather as well.…
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Awaiting the Great Bear Rainforest
Calm misty morning at a favourite spot in the central coast. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever awaiting at anchor before getting underway to explore the Great Bear.…
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We drew a winner for the ‘Save The Great Bears’ trip to the Great Bear Rainforest
We drew a winner for the 'Save The Great Bears' trip to the Great Bear Rainforest with us! A note from the winner, Matthew... -
Recently published study on bear hair research
"There is this mismatch between the ecology and bear management system. The sea is connected to the land but the management doesn’t reflect that."... -
Hawk sighting
Osprey departs from its perch to search for food. While taking a break from the rolling seas aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever we watched this beautiful hawk soaring on steady wing beats searching the small bay for fish.…
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Sailing at Cape Caution
My happy place. Sailing north around Cape Caution aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever beautiful sunny skies and a nice westerly made for some good sailing.…
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Partnering with Qqs
Calm seas and smooth sailing aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever heading around Cape Caution for the central coast to embark on a week long camp partnering with Qqs.…
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Endangered species Southern Resident Killer Whales
The Southern Resident Killer Whales are the world’s most studied group of orcas. Once abundant throughout the waters of the Pacific Northwest, the Southern Residents are now one of the most imperilled killer whale populations... -
Pedaling Little Janky
Pedaling Little Janky never looked so good. I feel like a lucky ducky to call this place home. -
Quinsam river fly fishing
Sea-run cutthroats like this little fella I caught in the Quinsam river are different than Wyoming cuttys. They are small... -
Drawing the name today for the winner of the Grizzly Bar adventure
We are drawing the name today for the winner of the 10-day adventure to the Great Bear Rainforest aboard our research vessel Achiever. Thanks to all participants for donating... -
How do salmon declines affect coastal bears?
How do salmon declines affect coastal bears? How is the low abundance of chinook affecting resident killer whales? And how much salmon biomass is required... -
Lab manager, Raincoast Applied Conservation Science Lab
Raincoast Applied Conservation Science Lab Department of Geography – University of Victoria
Anticipated Start Date: September 01, 2017
Closing date: July 26, 2017Download this job posting as a PDF
The Lab Manager will join a productive and collegial team …
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Last day to enter Grizzly Bar adventure
Last chance! Get your Grizzly Bar photos up and tag us, or donate today to enter to win your adventure to the Great Bear Rainforest. Proceeds go to... -
Heading out for cetacean survey
Provisioning up with #littlered loaded to the gunwales Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever getting ready to set out for a two week cetacean survey.…
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New Raincoast research on importance of salmon streams
Today we published important new research based on the results from over 1,400 bear hair samples collected over an area of over 690,000 square kilometres... -
Sailing partners
Curious onlookers slicing through the water on Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever.…
