Adam Warner

Scientists agree: Southern Resident killer whales can recover, but only if threats are reduced. The problem is not identifying threats; it is reducing those threats at a scale sufficient to enable #recovery. The greatest risk is failing to act. #orcas raincoast.org/2026/09/southe…

Meet the non-salmonids of Roberts Bank eelgrass habitat: Highlighting the overlooked species that make #eelgrass habitat one of the Fraser River Estuary's most diverse #ecosystems. raincoast.org/2026/09/non-sa…

Can a stamp influence the way Canadians see wolves? One of Canada’s most celebrated wildlife and nature photographers, Michelle Valberg, believes so. Read the interview: raincoast.org/2026/09/celebr…

.@Marine_Valeria, who is director of the cetacean research programme at @Raincoast, a Canadian environmental charity, discovered that like humans, baby belugas have to learn to communicate from adults. #whales #communication theguardian.com/environment/…

A new open access study published in Marine Mammal Science examined how two closely related killer whale populations share their salmon prey and found notable differences that may reflect different ecological challenges they face. #orcas #salmon #science raincoast.org/2026/07/new-st…

Wolves in British Columbia: Ecology, Conservation, and Research, at Parkgate Library #YVR #Parkgate raincoast.org/event/wolves-b…

For #WorldOrcaDay, Raincoast is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our study of endangered Southern Resident killer whales. raincoast.org/2026/07/biolog…

Will we see you this Saturday? Raincoast staff will be hosting a booth at Khatsahlano Street Party this year, thanks to Patagonia Vancouver! raincoast.org/event/communit…

.@Raincoast biologist Lance Barrett-Lennard warned that along with the noise, increased vessel traffic brings an inevitable increase in collision risk. “Many #whales plying our coastal waters bear the scars of past vessel strikes,” said Barrett-Lennard. “Others didn’t survive them. With only 74 southern residents remaining, even a single vessel strike has consequences for this #endangered population.” gulfislandsdriftwood.com/mp-…

Valeria Vergara, senior scientist with @Raincoast, told Canada’s National Observer keeping the tanker ban is good news for the Great Bear Sea and North Coast marine ecosystems, but does not address risks to southern resident killer whales in the Salish Sea. #orcas #pipelines nationalobserver.com/2026/07…

Genetic legacy and ecological differences of grey #wolves (Canis lupus) in southern British Columbia: Understanding the ecotype of recovering wolf populations is important for #conservation and management. raincoast.org/2026/05/ecolog…

Unlocking large-scale killer whale analysis: Understanding how machine learning is profoundly transforming research efficiency and accessibility. #orcas #science @Raincoast @earthspecies raincoast.org/2026/06/unlock…

A meaningful excuse to plan a party: Peer-to-peer #fundraising! Ways to involve family and friends in supporting @Raincoast. Hosting a wedding, milestone birthday, or just a casual neighbourhood get-together? Make it a #fundraiser! raincoast.org/2026/06/meanin…

Weakening the Species At Risk Act’s “jeopardy clause” would directly jeopardize Canada’s #endangered wildlife: This decision could push species already struggling into extinction. You can help stop it. Send your feedback by June 7th. #orcas⬇️⬇️⬇️raincoast.org/2026/05/save-s…

Wolf ecotypes in BC: Understanding the ecotype of recovering #wolves is critical for #conservation, as distinct ecotypes carry adaptations that influence habitat use, diet, and ecological function. raincoast.org/2026/05/wolf-e…

Wolves currently re-occupying southern BC predominantly display the phenotypic and behavioural traits of the interior ecotype, although access to coastal habitats presents future opportunities for both ecological adaptation and gene flow between the two forms. #wolves #genetics raincoast.org/2026/05/ecolog…

The federal government is considering weakening one of the Species at Risk Act’s most important sections: the “jeopardy clause,” which prohibits projects that would jeopardize the survival or recovery of endangered species. You can help: raincoast.org/2026/05/save-s…