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Mental Health and the Modern Fisherman Mar 16, 2021

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by Christina Couch • With support from their advocates, fishermen are starting to confront the toll that dangerous working conditions, economic and environmental uncertainty, and ever-changing regulations take on their minds and bodies.

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

The Savory Possibilities of Sea Beans Mar 09, 2021

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by Caroline Hatchett • In Charleston, South Carolina, Heron Farms is attempting to grow a gangly, salt-tolerant plant in the face of sea level rise.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Tuna’s Last Stand Mar 02, 2021

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by Christopher Pollon • Skipjack is the world’s most abundant tuna. It’s resilient, but can it outswim our demand for this pantry staple?

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

The Dogs that Grew Wool and the People Who Love Them Feb 23, 2021

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by Virginia Morrell • Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest bred little, white fluffy dogs that provided for them, both materially and spiritually.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

A Tour of Unloved Fishes Feb 16, 2021

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by Shreya Dasgupta • In India, a marine geographer helps consumers make sustainable fish choices by bringing them straight to the source.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Banking on Bird Shit Feb 09, 2021

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by Lina Zeldovich • Birds’ feces contribute nutrient-rich fertilizer to ecosystems. It’s also been a big business for centuries.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Stepping Off Shore and into Sea Country Feb 02, 2021

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by Clare Watson • Along the Australian coast, tens of thousands of years-worth of Indigenous history lie a short dive below the sea’s surface. The hard part is finding it.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.