Mysterious orcas visit Vancouver’s harbour: A rare moment for biodiversity research in Canada
A mysterious trio of orcas spotted in Vancouver’s harbour is offering scientists new insights into ecosystem conditions in the Salish Sea...
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Shifting seasons: How climate change is affecting plants and ecosystems
Canada is experiencing shifting weather patterns and accelerating biodiversity loss, and even small signs like early blooms, reflect deeper environmental change. Plants are responding to the changes, reshaping the natural rhythms that sustain our landscapes and communities....
Sea Stars and Coastal Ecology: A steps towards biodiversity recovery
Sea stars along B.C.’s coast are showing signs of recovery after a decade of devastating losses from sea star wasting disease. Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the disease, offering hope for the restoration of these vital marine predators and the ecosystems they help maintain....
Vancouver’s Crow Roost: A spectacle of urban ecology
Every evening in Vancouver, thousands of crows fill sky in a hauntingly beautiful ritual. From every corner of the city they converge into restless black clouds, flying eastward toward a communal roost. What at first feels apocalyptic, reveals itself as one of the city’s most remarkable natural spectacles and serves as a reminder that even in dense urban cities, nature continues to adapt, thrive, and surprise us....
Nature’s engineers: How beaver complexes act as wildfire “speed bumps”
Beavers have long been recognized as nature’s engineers, building dams that slow rivers and reduce flood risks. But new research shows their impact is even greater. Beavers create thriving, water-rich habitats that act as natural firebreaks, slowing wildfires and helping ecosystems recover. Far from being just a Canadian icon, the beaver is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change....
Is It a Polar Bear? Think Again! Meet the Spirit Bear, Canada’s elusive white Kermode bear
Canada is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, but few creatures capture the imagination like the Spirit Bear. Unique to Canada, this rare bear often surprises people and reminds us that much of the country’s biodiversity remains unnoticed. Protecting these remarkable species starts with simply knowing they exist....
Human activity driving biodiversity loss across all species and ecosystems
A review of over 2,000 studies confirms that human activity is the leading cause of widespread biodiversity loss across all of Earth's species....
Tahlequah’s Legacy
J-pod's recent arrival of a female orca calf offers a glimmer of hope for the endangered Southern Resident orca whale community, which faces dire challenges. This birth underscores the urgent need for climate action and biodiversity conservation to protect this species and their habitat....
How much are we really losing?
The WWF 2024 Living Planet Report reveals a 73% average decline in global wildlife populations over the last 50 years. What does this alarming loss of wildlife mean for life on earth? ...
How vultures keep ecosystems healthy
The vulture crisis demonstrates the connections between wildlife health and human health....
New Study Reveals the Impacts of Pollinator Losses on Human Health
Crop losses due to pollinator declines are already causing an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually....
Ndakasi: The mountain gorilla that touched hearts worldwide
Last year, a photo of a mountain gorilla and her caretaker touched hearts worldwide and inspired wildlife protection....