Hakai Magazine Audio Edition

Latest Episodes:

The Sea Eagles That Returned to Mull Sep 12, 2023

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by Emma Marris • Almost 50 years ago, conservationists reintroduced white-tailed eagles to Scotland. It’s gone well. Some say too well.

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

Detective McDavitt and the Curious Case of the Clown Wedgefish Sep 05, 2023

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by Brian Howey • Scientists were writing an obituary for this species when a lawyer turned internet sleuth found evidence of its existence in an unlikely place.

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

Loose Lips Save Sunken Ships Aug 22, 2023

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by Laura Trethewey • They used to keep historical shipwrecks hidden. Now, a marine sanctuary is trying a new tactic: radical honesty.

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

The Republic of Cows Aug 15, 2023

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by Jude Isabella • When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given an entire uninhabited, remote island to feral cattle?

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

Rebroadcast: Born to Swim Aug 08, 2023

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by Sushma Subramanian • In Southeast Asia, sea nomads known as the Bajau offer a glimpse into how humans may have adapted to an aquatic way of life.

Originally published in March 2019, the story, along with photos video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Rebroadcast: Caamaño: The Sound of (Whale) Music Aug 01, 2023

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by Darcy Dobell • Is this where North Pacific humpback whales practice their songs?

Originally published in March 2019, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

When Deep-Sea Miners Come A-Courting Jul 25, 2023

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by Rachel Reeves • As the Cook Islands embraces the burgeoning industry, deep-sea mining companies are becoming part of the community’s day-to-day. Can the country avoid the mistakes of resource extraction’s past?

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

A River Runs Above Us Jul 18, 2023

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by Serena Renner • Atmospheric rivers can cause catastrophic flooding and landslides but are crucial for water supply. In an era of increasing weather whiplash between flood and drought, can we learn to embrace the rains?

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

Bonus episode: The Demon River Jul 13, 2023

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by James MacKinnon • On the night of November 15, 2021, British Columbia’s Nicola River sounded like thunder. Boulders boomed beneath a raging current that was bursting its banks, taking out everything in its path. Residents along Highway 8 were devastated by the destruction. But they were not alone. Communities all over southwest British Columbia felt the impact of flooding and landslides unleashed by an “atmospheric river” rainstorm. It was the costliest disaster in the province’s history, resulting in an estimated $13 billion worth of damage. Yet no place experienced flooding like the Nicola Valley, a dry-belt area that rarely sees extreme rain.

While the story was originally published in November 2022, the audio version of the story is being presented for the first time. The highly visual feature—including photos, video, animations, and graphs—can be found at hakai.org/the-demon-river.

The Problem with Boating’s High-Fiberglass Diet Jul 11, 2023

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by Norman Miller • Fiberglass revolutionized boating, but decades later, discarded and degraded vessels are adding to marine pollution. We can do something about it.

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