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The Raincoast Conservation Foundation has many flagship projects in many fields, including Zoology, Ecology, Ichthyology and Oceanography.
Salmon are a keystone species in the Great Bear Rianforest. The continued survival of salmon is detrimental to the success of other species in the ecosystems. As such, Raincoast is working on the Salmon Carnivore project, to help the success of species such as grizzlies, wolves, and killer whales.
Wolves are a crucial predator of the coastal BC ecosystem. They are able to link the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems through predation of salmon, beached whales, and seals. With current government advocating lethal wolf management, the wolves are in danger. Raincoast is working on educating people on the wolf management program, which they hope will bring in public support against the program.
The diverse waters of BC's coats support millions of marine birds annually. Around 6 million birds breed locally in coastal BC. For these birds the protection of these areas is crucial for breeding, foraging, wintering and migration. BC coastal waters is home to part of the Pacific Flyaway - a major migratory corridor for birds who breed in the Arctic or other parts of the continent.
Pacific Herring are a important part of BC costal ecosystems. They are a cornerstone for the marine food web, providing an invaluable link between phytoplankton and marine animals, such as mammals and birds. Raincoast is currently studying the relationship between herring and the coastal food web - including how herring spawning events influence the coastal ecosystem.
