World Biodiversity Day – A Coastal B.C. Perspective
In British Columbia (B.C.), home of the majestic Great Bear Rainforest, coastal marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats support a tremendous
Pacific Herring Hit Hard by Irresponsible Fisheries Management Once Again
The herring roe fishery in the Strait of Georgia (SOG) has come and gone for another year. Despite strong opposition…
Art for Takaya
We’re calling on all artists to use commemorate Takaya in the form of artwork. Paintings, sculptures, multi-media, textiles… If you can imagine it, we’d love to see it and share it.
Celebrating the life of Takaya, the lone wolf of Discovery Island
In 2014, British Columbians and wolf fans around the world fell in love with Takaya, the lone wolf of Discovery Island, located just off the southern tip of Vancouver Island adjacent to the City of Victoria.
Earth Day – A Message From Pacific Wild
50 years ago, millions of concerned citizens, fuelled by environmental concern for the state of the planet, took to the streets…
Brewing Up New Ways To Save Pacific Herring
This Spring, Pacific Wild and Sunshine Coast craft brewer, Persephone Brewing have teamed up to bring you a special beer that celebrates Pacific herring…
Sharks Are The Sign Of A Healthy Marine Ecosystem
Written by Nick Voutour, Social Media & Engagement Specialist at Pacific Wild This isn’t going to be your typical media
COVID-19: Pacific Wild’s Response
It’s an unprecedented time on planet earth. As communities around the world face an increased level of uncertainty and fear
500,000 Thank Yous on Behalf of B.C.’s Wild Wolves
This month, our online petition to #SaveBCWolves crossed a monumental milestone, exceeding half a million signatures…
Petition to Suspend the Herring Fishery in the Strait of Georgia
Due to severe declines, four of the other commercial herring fisheries have already shut down in B.C. The Strait of
CFAX 1070: Depleted Herring Fishing
Adam Stirling interviews Ian McAllister about the Strait of Georgia industrial herring fishery.
Globe and Mail: Herring roe fishing opens despite dire warnings about the health of the fishery
Story by Justine Hunter, Victoria for The Globe and Mail March 9, 2020 Photo Pacific Wild The annual Pacific herring
CTV National News: Protesters call for closure of B.C.’s last herring fishery
CTV National News, March 7, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: DFO Opens Controversial Herring Fishery Despite Critically Depleted Populations
Ignores suffering ecosystem, including endangered Chinook salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales March 6 2020 – Comox, B.C. Updated at
Global News: Environmentalists criticize controversial 2020 herring fishery
Environmentalists are criticizing this year’s herring fishery off the B.C.coast, saying the herring population is down 60 per cent from
CTV Vancouver Island News: Groups Say Herring Stocks at Risk of Overfishing
60,000 tonnes of herring – it may sound like a lot of fish, but conservation groups say it’s one of
National Geographic Kids: Surf Pups
“Wolves on the beach might sound strange, but these special gray wolves have been living seaside for thousands of years”…
