The @seadocsociety.bsky.social says it appears the mother is 18-year-old J42, also known as "Echo." Most baby orcas don't live past their first birthday due to pollution and a shortage of salmon to eat. Researchers hope this one beats the odds. 🌎 🔗: @kuow.org ✍️: @heyjohnryan.bsky.social

This #OceanIdiom refers to something that happens unexpectedly. In the #BlueEconomy, conflicts may be on the rise, and hardly come out of the blue. “To minimize conflicts, we need just and integrated ocean management,” says @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

⚠️Breaking: Northback Holdings is preparing to submit an application to MINE at #GrassyMountain ⚠️ We need your help: Call the Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, at (780) 427-3740 TODAY ☎️ #waternotcoal #mountainsnotmines #protecttheeasternslopes #waterislife

"In the face of climate change & nature loss, conserving nature is Canada’s best investment in a resilient future. Our forests are not just resources: they are our life-support system." — NCC chief conservation officer Marie-Michèle Rousseau-Clair #NationalForestWeek

Sea otter pups are often born in the water and rely on their mothers from birth. A mama otter nurses her pup while floating on her back and when she needs to dive for food, she wraps the baby in kelp to keep it from drifting away. Learn more: oceana.ca/en/marine-li...

Indigenous Peoples have protected their lands & waters for millennia. Conservation and reconciliation must go hand in hand if we want a healthier planet and stronger communities. That’s why we’re growing our allyship commitments with 9 core Guiding Principles. 📖 Read more: cpaws.org/guiding-prin...

🐺✨ What can wolves teach us about how to live together? From Indigenous teachings to settler fears, the stories we tell about wolves have shaped how we see them — and how we treat them. 🎧 Episode 2 of #ThisIsWildPodcast drops Friday, Sept 26.

Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊 The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed. The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed. Send a letter to your local government now! 💌

Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊 The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed. The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed. Send a letter to your local government now! 💌 #bcpoli

This False Creek pollution research project is special because it includes residents as well as researchers. "That's really important because the more we can involve the citizens, the more of a stake they're going to have in wanting False Creek to be healthy." 🌎 ✍️: @lauvande.bsky.social

🚨 Ocean milestone alert! We've officially reached 60 ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty triggering its entry into force. A huge THANK YOU to all Treaty champions who made this happen. 🌊💙 We look forward to Canada's ratification of this treaty soon! https://bit.ly/4nh4KzT

🚨 BREAKING: All major groups of wildlife in Canada are in decline #LPRC2025: Across 910 species of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles & amphibians, wildlife populations in Canada have declined by 10%, on average, since 1970. BUT not all is lost. Together, we can help nature heal & wildlife recover.

National Wildlife Areas (NWAs) protect habitats across Canada—3.5M+ hectares, nearly half marine. 🌊  https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations.html #OceanClimateAction #COLC #NationalWildlifeAreas #Biodiversity #ConservationCanada

Today we and @albertawilderness.bsky.social filed an appeal to the Alberta courts to challenge the decision that was made to CANCEL a public hearing for a coal mine in Alberta. 🔗: cpawsnab.org/all-news/env... We argue that the AER's CEO, who made the call, did not have the authority to do so.

Happy Fall Equinox! 🍂 Today the night is the same length as the day, marking the end of summer! Welcoming us into fall! Discover how birds, fish, mammals, and insects prepare for the season’s changing weather—watch now! #manitoba #winnipeg #environment #conservation

This week is National Forest Week in Canada. B.C. harbours some of the world's most ancient and vibrant forests — home to species not found anywhere else on the planet. We'd love to celebrate by seeing some of your favourite forest images, or hearing about your favourite forest memories.

📷 Fantastic milestone: 60 nations have now ratified the #HighSeasTreaty, clearing the way for it to enter into force in January. At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation. Read more: apnews.com/article/high... #30x30 #BBNJ

The federal government has released their first Nation Building Projects list under the Building Canada Act. We have concerns. We need leadership that understands that development and environmental protection are inseparable. Read our statement: cpaws.org/cpaws-reacts...

History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water. “Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social

The BBNJ agreement comes into force! A victory for our oceans, planet and environmental multilateralism. Now the work begins. Quick, effective implementation is key. Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step to save not only our ocean, but also our future.

The UN Ocean Conference 's agenda has typically excluded Indigenous Peoples. Together with Indigenous leaders from across Canada , we decided to change that. Find out how Indigenous Leaders from the world over were brought together for the Ocean 👉 buff.ly/Ry9KEL9

The UN Ocean Conference 's agenda has typically excluded Indigenous Peoples. Together with Indigenous leaders from across Canada , we decided to change that. Find out how Indigenous Leaders from the world over were brought together for the Ocean 👉 buff.ly/Ry9KEL9

Youth from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation are restoring Burrard Inlet by cleaning salmon streams, replanting eelgrass and kelp, and bringing back herring after decades of decline. Read the full story in CBC’s What on Earth? https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/indigenous-stewardship-climate-action-1.7311961

Wondering about the importance of the two new IPBES reports? IPBES Bureau member, Eeva Primmer, explains why the reports are timely and relevant for everyone.

As various parts of Canada recover from this year’s wildfire season — the second-worst on record — we look at what Indigenous-led forest restoration looks like through the work of the Secwépemcul’ecw Restoration & Stewardship Society.

This summer, we held a Species at Risk Art Contest for BC youth! These artworks will be used to advocate for the protection of Species at Risk and their vital habitat in BC. To help protect the homes of wildlife in BC, visit besthope.ca Check out the winners below in the thread 🧵⬇️

Grizzlies aren’t just icons — they’re ecosystem engineers 🐻🌲 From spreading seeds to feeding forests with salmon, these apex predators do it all. But with habitat loss rising, their future is at risk. 🔗 Read 10 wild facts about grizzlies — and why they need our help.

It’s #InternationalMicroorganismDay. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that have the biggest impact on the world. For example, phytoplankton — a group of marine microbes that produce roughly 50% of the planet’s oxygen.

Mad about Mine 14? Meet the Blackstone Mine. New blog out now, giving you a backgrounder on this mine that could go forward (without a fair process or the involvement of Albertans) in the eastern slopes: cpawsnab.org/blog/mad-abo...

West Coast's Katłı̨̀ą Lafferty, Indigenous storyteller & legal rights advocate, delivered an inspiring TED Talk on how Indigenous storytelling traditions offer crucial insights for addressing water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable living practices rooted in earth-centered wisdom. Watch now 💚

On Friday, September 12th, researchers from the Center for Whale Research witnessed J36, Alki, pushing her deceased calf through the water. Another loss underscores just how urgent it is to strengthen recovery measures for this population. Learn more: www.raincoast.org/2025/09/j36-...

"This year there has been lots of whale activity, not always in the same places you would expect. We have been seeing whales closer to the port and hearing about whale activity further offshore." - Dr. Chloe Robinson, Ocean Wise Whales Initiative. 🌎

Without legislation to support it, the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy is at risk of becoming yet another well-intentioned plan that never reaches its full potential. Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli

The sightings of #orca are facilitated by smaller marine mammals, which swim to harbours trying to avoid getting eaten. “They’re going in and around docks, #seals also hide under boats & killer #whales have to come in and look for them." Andrew Trites theprovince.com/news/local-n...

👀 Guess the species! For episode 2 of This is Wild, we’re taking a closer look at a controversial creature. Here’s your hint: this is their eye. 👁️ Can you guess which Canadian species it belongs to? 💭 Reply with your answer! 🎧 Find out in episode 2 of #ThisIsWildPodcast — out Friday, Sept 26.

Wildfires don’t just burn forests, they impact rivers, air & the ocean.  Small actions matter: respect fire bans, clear dry debris, stay informed.  -- https://www.ciffc.ca/ | https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/ #OceanClimateAction

💔 Heartbreaking news from the West Coast: Another newborn southern resident killer whale calf is dead. This population is already designated as endangered—with only 73 individuals remaining—and every loss is devastating. These whales continue to face imminent threats to their survival and recovery.

J36 was seen pushing a dead female calf on Friday afternoon, with an umbilical cord still attached. "It is unclear if this was a stillbirth or if the calf died shortly after birth." The majority of pregnancies do not result in calves that survive and thrive. 🌎

Grizzlies > Usain Bolt 🐻💨 These massive bears can clock 56km/h — outpacing the world’s fastest human. They’re more than muscle: they shape ecosystems, move nutrients and need our protection. 🎥 Watch 24 seconds of grizzly greatness.

Another heartbreaking moment for endangered southern resident orcas: an orca named J36 was seen by researchers pushing her deceased female calf in the Salish Sea on Friday, with the umbilical cord still attached, according to the Center for Whale Research. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Marine habitats are vital for ocean health, climate, and coastal communities. But they're under threat. Canada must protect them before it’s too late. 👉 Sign the petition: act.oceana.org/page/176793/...

Great op-ed by professional biologist Lorne Fitch in the @edmontonjournal.com : edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... "The AER, its leadership, and its political masters have forgotten who they serve. They need to be reminded."

🐟 Salmon aren’t just fish — they’re keystone species shaping forests, rivers and even the lives of bears, orcas and people. The FIRST episode of This Is Wild is LIVE! 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4m9ihbi

Five years since the Old Growth Strategic Review - resource development projects are being fast tracked left & right. Despite their commitment, the BC government has yet to enact a new law for biodiversity & ecosystem health and 88 organizations are raising the alarm. www.wcel.org/media-releas...

We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! What makes salmon more than a fish? 💦 Let’s dive in. Listen to the brand new trailer now: www.raincoast.org/2025/09/rain...

In the new podcast, "Waterbodies", Dr. Melissa Lem and Fin Donnelly to discuss why access to clean “blue spaces” is vital for our health, communities, and climate future, and why community advocacy is essential to delivering it. 🌎

It's been 5 yrs since BC's #OldGrowth Strategic Review report, and key recommendations – like a law for #biodiversity & ecosystem health – are languishing while BC moves to fast-track resource development. 🌲Today, 88 groups are calling on #BCgov to act: www.wcel.org/media-releas... #bcpoli #forests

Humans: sometimes bad, sometimes good, capable of great. Me, in today’s @theguardian.com Long Read www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

Old forests are the cornerstone of our forested ecosystems, and BC’s government is failing them. This map highlights how much of the EK landscape is in a very high risk scenario, with all areas in red containing less than 10% old forests. 📸 by Bailey Repp

"We call them the sea wolf because they watch the waters for us. If something goes wrong, the first ones to be affected are the orca," said David Laxiya of Snuneymuxw First Nation. 🔗 @nationalobserver.com 🌎