“When millions of salmon have returned from their long migration back to their birth stream and have created the next generation of salmon their work is done and they die.”
2019 Salmon Wild – Special Edition by Nature Kids BC
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Colossal Biosciences is working to "de-extinct" the dire wolf—an Ice Age predator that vanished over 10,000 years ago. But let’s be clear: these animals are not true dire wolves. They are genetically modified grey wolves, engineered to express dire wolf genes and traits. It’s not resurrection—it’s rebranding.
The idea may sound like sci-fi made real, but it raises urgent, real-world questions.
🐺 Today, wolves occupy just 67% of their historic range worldwide. In North America, grey wolves continue to be vilified, hunted, trapped, and poisoned under the guise of “wildlife management” or “pest control.” And in British Columbia, hunting forums are already buzzing with speculative talk about one day hunting these so-called “dire wolves.”
❓So we have to ask:
Before we "resurrect" apex predators for curiosity, legacy, or spectacle, shouldn`t we first prove we can coexist with the ones we have now?
Relying on the idea that we can bring species back through technology risks undermining the critical and urgent drive to protect them in the first place—an attitude that could drive extinction rather than prevent it. Conservation isn`t just about saving species. It’s about changing the systems—and mindsets—that led to their decline in the first place. Until we do that, we risk repeating history... only this time, with bigger teeth.
#PacificWild #DireWolf #Deextinction #Rebranding
🐟 Facts Matter!
Why does Pacific herring matter—and what does ‘the science’ really say?
These #BIGlittlefish are the cornerstone of B.C.’s marine ecosystems, but industrial fishing, climate change, and poor policy are pushing herring to further decline.
Our newly updated Pacific herring resource list lays out the facts—clear, concise, and backed by research.
🐟 Dive in the at the link in bio.
#PacificWild #PacificHerring #ScienceBasedAdvocacy
Vote in the Canadian Federal Election – 2025
Your vote can help shape the future of wild places, healthy ecosystems, and climate action.
#ProtectWhatYouLove #Vote2025 #PacificWild #GreatBearRainforest #SpiritBear #GrizzlyBear #Salmon #BCWolves #CanadaElection2025
Now on YouTube!
For weeks, our crew was out on the Pacific Rim, documenting the awe-inspiring spring herring spawn—capturing the magic of whales, sea lions, and the elusive coastal wolves—all sustained by the abundance of this #BIGlittlefish.
Battling storms, technical challenges, and even seasickness, the team pushed through in pursuit of powerful imagery to help us tell critical stories that drive protection and activism.
This behind-the-scenes video offers a rare glimpse into the reality of fieldwork on the wild coast—and the dedication it takes to capture nature’s story.
Link in bio to watch!
#PacificWild #ProtectWhatYouLove #PacificHerring #WildlifePhotography
🦦 Sea otters are making a comeback—and with them, the coast comes back to life!
Once hunted to local extinction in B.C. during the fur trade, sea otters are now helping restore balance to our marine ecosystems.
As a keystone species, they play a vital role in maintaining healthy kelp forests and estuaries—from controlling invasive crabs to keeping sea urchin populations in check.
Their return is more than a success story—it’s a sign of hope for thriving oceans.
Deep gratitude to the incredible team at @elakhaalliance for leading the return of sea otters to the Oregon coast. Their vision of coexistence, restoration, reciprocity, and resilience inspires us all.
Visit their page to learn more and support Indigenous-led conservation efforts in Oregon State.
#WorldAquaticAnimalDay #SeaOtter #MarineConservation #EcosystemRestoration #WildlifeRecovery #Biodiversity #Coexistence #PacificWild
The fight for Grizzlies isn’t over!
April 1 once marked the start of B.C.’s grizzly bear trophy hunt—until it was banned in 2017. While grizzlies can celebrate another spring without hunting, the ban was never legislated, making it vulnerable to reversal at the stroke of a pen..
Pacific Wild was instrumental in helping bring about the ban, and we continue to push for permanent legal protection.
Grizzly bears are a species at risk. Their long-term survival depends not only on policy reform but also on preserving the ecosystems they rely on. That’s why we’re advocating for:
✅ A Grizzly Bear Protection Act – a bill to outright BAN the grizzly hunt
✅ Connected corridors of protected habitat – particularly old-growth forests
✅ Food security – safeguarding wild salmon helps grizzly bears survive
Help us make protection permanent. Join the movement at the link in bio.
#GrizzlyBear #BCgrizzlies #PacificWild
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