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    Hakai Magazine Audio Edition

    Every Tuesday, Hakai Magazine brings you the best stories from the world’s coastlines. Each episode is a recording of our weekly feature story. Find all of our stories at hakaimagazine.com.

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    Latest Episodes:
    The Slow-Motion Destruction of Tortoises’ Slow-Motion Migration Oct 22, 2024

    by Kevin Gepford • On the Galapagos’ most developed island, researchers are tracking a growing threat to the millennia-old migration routes of giant tortoises.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Coming Collision Between Whales and Tankers on British Columbia’s Coast Oct 15, 2024

    by Laura Trethewey • Decades after they were hunted to local extinction, fin whales are recovering in the Kitimat fjord system—only to be threatened by a booming LNG industry.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Where the Rivers Run Pink Oct 08, 2024

    by Jude Isabella • Non-native pink salmon have swarmed Norway’s rivers, prompting a relentless—and questionable—fight to beat back the invaders.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Trapped in the Tide of Organized Crime Oct 01, 2024

    by Kimberley Brown • How Ecuador’s growing armed struggle is affecting its traditional crabbing communities.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Poachers Who Could Save Mexico’s Vaquita Sep 24, 2024

    by Daniel Shailer • Vaquita have long been collateral damage for Mexico’s totoaba fishers, but conservationists believe there’s a solution. The only hitch? It’s illegal.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Neighborhood Digs Sep 17, 2024

    by Brian Payton • On the Pacific Northwest coast—and around the world—community archaeology is helping people reconcile with each other and their history.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Big Baltic Bomb Cleanup Sep 05, 2024

    by Paul Hockenos • The ocean became a dumping ground for weapons after Allied forces defeated the Nazis. Now a team of robots and divers are making the Baltic Sea safer.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Safety and Seaplanes Aug 27, 2024

    by Barbara Peterson • Floatplanes are ubiquitous on the coast and indispensable for remote communities, but they don’t need to follow the same regulations and reporting as commercial airlines. How do you keep pilots and passengers safe?

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Here a Bee, There a Bee, Everywhere a Wild Bee Aug 20, 2024

    by Anne Casselman • Biologists are finding new bee species all over the Pacific Northwest—highlighting how little we know about native pollinators.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Encounters with the Maverick Archaeologist of the Americas Aug 13, 2024

    by Ann Finkbeiner • It took a mountain of data to shake off the skeptics and rewrite the history of human migrations, but archaeologist Tom Dillehay was always interested in so much more than an argument.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Very Hungry Urchins Jul 30, 2024

    by Lisa S. Gardiner • Researchers are restoring the Caribbean’s surprising, spiky custodians, which gobble up the algae smothering coral reefs.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: Leviathans in the Harbor Jul 23, 2024

    by Brian Payton • More and bigger cruise ships are crowding coastal destinations. When is enough, enough? Who gets to decide?

    Originally published in August 2019, the story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Social Cost of Carbon Credits Jul 16, 2024

    by Jack Thompson • Multinational companies funded a US $4.4-million carbon offset project. Senegalese locals did much of the work—and saw almost none of the money.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Blood in the Water, Food on the Table, Protestors on the Shore Jul 10, 2024

    by Paige Cromley • A centuries-old traditional whale hunt in the Faroe Islands remains in the crosshairs of animal rights activists.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Owls Who Came From Away Jul 02, 2024

    by Jude Isabella • Over the past 80 years, one of the most resilient and hearty owls has practically engulfed a continent. Not everyone is pleased.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Estuary Smothered by a Thousand Logs Jun 25, 2024

    by Larry Pynn • For decades, scientists have known that allowing the timber industry to store logs in estuaries kills marine life. Why does British Columbia still permit it?

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    A Dose of Antacids, a Quaint British Bay, and a Public Relations Fiasco Jun 18, 2024

    by Yannic Rack • Uproar over an ocean alkalinity enhancement pilot project in St. Ives Bay raises an important question: who gets to decide where climate change projects are tested?

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    A Step Forward in Stingray Science Jun 11, 2024

    by Katharine Gammon • A California researcher and his team simulate stepping on round rays to learn more about how, why, and when the animals strike.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: The Rat Spill Jun 04, 2024

    by Sarah Gilman • A tiny Alaskan island faces a threat as deadly as an oil spill—rats.

    Originally published in August 2019, the story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Buying Baja May 28, 2024

    by Krista Langlois • On a storied stretch of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, locals fight rich outsiders and rampant development that threaten to transform the coast and dry up aquifers.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Not Too Wet To Burn May 14, 2024

    by Madeline Ostrander • Amid an uptick in wildfires, scientists search for lessons on how to save old-growth from a fiery future.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    How Viking-Age Hunters Took Down the Biggest Animal on Earth May 07, 2024

    by Andrew Chapman • New research suggests that medieval Icelanders were scavenging and likely even hunting blue whales long before industrial whaling technology.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: Ticked Off on Martha’s Vineyard Apr 30, 2024

    by Stephen Strauss • Forget rubbing elbows with the rich and famous, you’re more likely to get Lyme disease on the island.

    Originally published in August 2016, the story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Waning Reign of the Wetland Architect We Barely Know (Hint, Not a Beaver) Apr 23, 2024

    by Brandon Keim • Little-appreciated, semiaquatic, and cute-as-hell, muskrats can survive almost anywhere. So where are they?

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: Wasted Apr 09, 2024

    by Sasha Chapman • Our global food system discards 46 million tonnes of fish each year. Why?

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

    Saving a Sea Monkey Sanctuary Apr 02, 2024

    by Paul Greenberg • As the Great Salt Lake in Utah shrinks, locals are working to preserve its critical brine shrimp fishery—along with the other entities that flourish in the lake’s strange, saline beauty.

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

    Light at the End of the Tunnel Mar 26, 2024

    by Ben Goldfarb • Millions of killer culverts lurk beneath North American roadways, strangling populations of migratory fish. Now with a nationwide project, the United States is trying to fix them.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Water Is Eating the Island Mar 19, 2024

    by Tommy Trenchard • Villagers hang onto the last patch of Sierra Leone’s Nyangai Island, knowing that their home may soon disappear.

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

    Bats of the Midnight Sun Mar 12, 2024

    by Trina Moyles • Active in daylight during the Arctic summer and hibernating during the long winter nights, Alaska’s little brown bats are a unique population. Can their niche lives help them avoid white-nose syndrome?

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

    Dammed but Not Doomed Mar 05, 2024

    by Moira Donovan • As dams come down on the Skutik River, the once-demonized alewife—a fish beloved by the Passamaquoddy—gets a second chance at life.

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

    The Butterfly Redemption Feb 27, 2024

    by Brian Payton • How scientists, volunteers, and incarcerated women are finding hope and metamorphosis through supporting a struggling butterfly.

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

    For Sale: Shark Jaw, Tiger Claw, Fish Maw Feb 20, 2024

    by Marina Wang • With little enforcement or legal culpability, social media helps wildlife trafficking thrive in plain sight.

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

    Rebroadcast: A Visit with the Glacier Squad Feb 13, 2024

    by Madeline Ostrander • For 35 years, a scientist and his team have been taking the pulse of 10 coastal glaciers. The diagnosis is in.

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

    In Nome, Where the Muskoxen Roam … Controversially Feb 05, 2024

    by Megan Gannon • In Alaska, residents are negotiating a contentious relationship with musk oxen, which were introduced to the area decades ago without local consent.

    This story was originally published by High Country News, a magazine about the American West’s environment and communities, and is reproduced here with permission.

    Rebroadcast: Searching for Keith Jan 30, 2024

    by Sarah Tory • A detective’s quest reveals how one idealistic fisheries observer may have collided with criminals and desperate migrants—and paid for it with his life.

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

    The Secrets of the Sea Hidden High in the Andes Jan 23, 2024

    by Santiago Flórez • The rich fossil deposits in Colombia’s mountains could unlock a deeper understanding of ancient oceans—and the country’s paleontologists are struggling to do them justice.

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

    Rebroadcast: What I Wish My Father Had Taught Me About Fishing Jan 16, 2024

    by Paul Greenberg • Or how modern sport fishing threatens a timeless tradition.

    Originally published in June 2015 the story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    How To Love An Oyster Jan 09, 2024

    by Brendan Borrell • The Pacific coast’s only native oyster is making a comeback, but it still needs a little help from its friends.

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

    How Terrestrial Turds Lead to Marine Maladies Jan 02, 2024

    by Jeremy Miller • Diseases from land animals are killing marine mammals at an alarming rate. Can we stem the flow of feces?

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

    Bonus Episode: The Sound Aquatic Episode 5 Dec 30, 2023

    In May 2021 Hakai Magazine published a five-episode mini podcast called The Sound Aquatic. While our team has a break over the holidays, we’re bringing you that series. Here’s the final episode, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.”

    By now, we know the ocean is anything but silent. Fish grunt, whales moan, reefs roar with the deafening sound of snapping shrimp, and even natural sounds like waves and rain can be heard throughout the ocean. But people have taken it to the next (decibel) level, with global shipping, oil and gas rigs and exploration, sonar, and fishing and recreational boats. Can we learn to be good neighbors and turn the noise down? On this final episode of The Sound Aquatic, we try to find out.

    Find show notes and a transcript at hakaimagazine.com/the-sound-aquatic.

    Bonus Episode: The Sound Aquatic Episode 4 Dec 29, 2023

    In May 2021 Hakai Magazine published a five-episode mini podcast called The Sound Aquatic. While our team has a break over the holidays, we’re bringing you that series. Here’s the fourth episode, “Learning to Speak Whale.”

    “Culture” is a tricky thing to define—anthropologists still don’t totally agree what comes under its umbrella. But by any measure, it’s getting clearer and clearer that humans aren’t the only ones who have it. And below the waves you’ll find some of the most famous and mysterious nonhuman cultures of all.

    Find show notes and a transcript at hakaimagazine.com/the-sound-aquatic.

    Bonus Episode: The Sound Aquatic Episode 3 Dec 28, 2023

    In May 2021 Hakai Magazine published a five-episode mini podcast called The Sound Aquatic. While our team has a break over the holidays, we’re bringing you that series. Here’s the third episode, “Plenty of Fish.”

    Ah, l’amour. Finding a mate is a big part of life for all animals and those beneath the waves are no exception. Of course, this search for love often involves—you guessed it—sounds. From the booming grunt of a fish trying to lure a lucky lady to his lair, to the mournful moan of a whale, sending out deep, loud sounds across ocean basins to potential mates from far, far away, this episode of The Sound Aquatic listens in on love beneath the waves.

    Find show notes and a transcript at hakaimagazine.com/the-sound-aquatic.

    Bonus Episode: The Sound Aquatic Episode 2 Dec 27, 2023

    In May 2021 Hakai Magazine published a five-episode mini podcast called The Sound Aquatic. While our team has a break over the holidays, we’re bringing you that series. Here’s the second episode, “How Not to Get Lost in the Ocean.”

    Sound travels far underwater. And it travels fast, too—about four and a half times faster than it does through air. So it’s no wonder animals use sound to find their way around. Imagine being able to “see” your way through pitch black depths just by listening to the waves, other creatures, or even ambient noise, such as mudslides; or being able to make clicks and use their echoes to build a picture of the space around you.

    In this episode, we look at how marine animals from whales to fish (and even tiny fish larvae) use sound to navigate their world, using it for everything from finding a good place to call home to the next bite to eat.

    Find show notes and a transcript at hakaimagazine.com/the-sound-aquatic.

    Bonus Episode: The Sound Aquatic Episode 1 Dec 26, 2023

    In May 2021 Hakai Magazine published a five-episode mini podcast called The Sound Aquatic. While our team has a break over the holidays, we’re bringing you that series. Here’s the first episode, “Can You Hear Me Now?”

    When Elin Kelsey and the producers of The Sound Aquatic podcast first gathered in early 2020 to create a podcast about ocean sounds, they had no idea what an amazingly unique year 2020 would be for anyone listening in on the ocean.

    In this episode, Elin takes a deep dive into the wonderful world of fish sounds and finds out what makes the Anthropause—as some experts are calling it—the world’s most expensive experiment.

    Find show notes and a transcript at hakaimagazine.com/the-sound-aquatic.

    Rebroadcast: Fish Below Your Feet and Other Solutions for a Living Harbor Dec 12, 2023

    by Tyee Bridge • In Seattle, Singapore, and other waterfront cities around the world, engineers are creating life-enhancing designs to encourage marine biodiversity.

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

    Fighting for Wildlife in a Time of War Dec 05, 2023

    by Adam Robertson Charlton • As conflict rages around them, Ukrainian conservationists persevere in restoring the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most prized ecosystems.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Tough Sell of Turtle-Saving Tech Nov 28, 2023

    by Yao-Hua Law • Sea turtle excluder devices are simple. Getting them adopted is anything but.

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

    All the Fish We Cannot See Nov 21, 2023

    by Moira Donovan • In a dark, unexplored layer of ocean, a hidden cache of fish might play an unexpected role in our climate’s future. It seems like a bad time for a new fishery.

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

    The Naturalist and the Wonderful, Lovable, So Good, Very Bold Jay Nov 14, 2023

    by Brian Payton • Canada jays thrive in the cold. The life’s work of one biologist gives us clues as to how they’ll fare in a hotter world.

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

    Rebroadcast: How Animals Code Their Kids for Survival Nov 07, 2023

    by Elin Kelsey • Insights into epigenetics and inheritance show that some organisms can adapt to a changing world.

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

    Rāhui and the Art of Marine Conservation Oct 31, 2023

    by Tiare Tuuhia • In French Polynesia, an ancient practice puts everyone in charge of protecting the sea.

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

    Rebroadcast: Reassessing Seal Rescue Oct 24, 2023

    by Cathleen O’Grady • The Netherlands is trying to do something new when it comes to rescuing “stranded” seals: less.

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

    The Legal Fishery Sparking Arrests and Violence Oct 17, 2023

    by Moira Donovan • Canada has spent nearly 25 years ignoring its own Supreme Court—and Indigenous fishers on the East Coast are suffering the consequences.

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

    The Details Are in the Devil’s Tumors Oct 03, 2023

    by Jessica Wynne Lockhart • There are three known wild contagious cancers in vertebrates, and Tasmanian devils have two of them. What does that mean for the endangered marsupials?

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

    In Defense of the Rat Sep 26, 2023

    by J. B. MacKinnon • Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than we think. Can we learn to live with them?

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Devils Go to Prison Sep 19, 2023

    by Jessica Wynne Lockhart • Tasmania’s Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas once segregated criminals from civilization. Now, they’ll isolate Tasmanian devils from a rampant disease that threatens to snuff out the species.

    This story was originally published in December 2015. In two weeks we will be publishing a new story with an update on how Tasmanian devils are doing. In the meantime, we’re bringing you this feature from the archives to refresh your memory.

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

    The Sea Eagles That Returned to Mull Sep 12, 2023

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Rebroadcast: The Basketmaker Jun 27, 2023

    by Laura Trethewey • Through the practice and poetry of basketmaking, lives, cultures, and generations intertwine.

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

    Rebroadcast: Hey Beacher, Leave Those Fish Alone Jun 20, 2023

    by Kelly Catalfamo • Grunion, little fish that mate on beaches from California to Mexico, face a lot of obstacles to maintaining a healthy population. And the most pernicious may be drunk beachgoers.

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

    The Coolest Library on Earth Jun 13, 2023

    by Elizabeth Landau • At the University of Copenhagen, researchers store ice cores that hold the keys to Earth’s climate past and future.

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

    Marine Protected Areas, Explained Jun 08, 2023

    by Brian Owens • There’s nuance in how we protect our oceans, here are the details.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Huh, Our Fake Beach Is Good for Sharks May 30, 2023

    by Dag Goering • In the Canary Islands, endangered angelsharks and European tourists are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Great Dolphin Dilemma May 23, 2023

    by Lina Zeldovich • For years, animal rights advocates have waged war against the US Navy for its use of dolphins in warfare and research. Is a resolution possible?

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

    Rebroadcast: The Gnawing Question of Saltwater Beavers May 16, 2023

    by Ben Goldfarb • Scientists have long overlooked beavers in the intertidal zone. Now they’re counting on the freshwater rodents to restore Washington’s coastal ecosystems.

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

    Rebroadcast: Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens May 09, 2023

    by Leslie Anthony • On Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, culling deer is an act of cultural and ecological restoration.

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

    The Foul Chartreuse Sea May 02, 2023

    by Saima Sidik • Researchers in Kotzebue, Alaska, are investigating why their town is increasingly playing host to harmful cyanobacteria.

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

    Shining the Light on Baby Crabs Apr 25, 2023

    by Spoorthy Raman • In British Columbia, a monitoring project with light traps may illuminate the future of the prized crustaceans.

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

    I Dare You to Stop Proliferating Fossil Fuels Apr 18, 2023

    by Jude Isabella • The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty helped us not kill each other and all life on Earth. Can we follow the same steps to avoid mutually assured climate destruction?

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

    Rebroadcast: The Curious Case of Bermuda’s Mysterious Turtle Apr 11, 2023

    by Ben Goldfarb • Operation Green Turtle was considered one of the most audacious failures in the history of conservation biology—until a stunning nest inspired scientists to reconsider its legacy.

    Originally published in October 2016, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Gone to the Dogs Apr 04, 2023

    by Ben Goldfarb • Man’s best friend is a shorebird’s worst enemy. What will it take to control beach dogs—and, more importantly, their owners?

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

    Rebroadcast: The Risky Fame of a Rare Island Wildcat Mar 28, 2023

    by Rachel Nuwer • As Japan moves to make Iriomote Island a World Heritage Site, locals fear that tourists will overrun their remote paradise and impact their critically endangered feline neighbors.

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

    Cruise Ship Invasion Mar 21, 2023

    by Andrew Engelson • Take a typical Alaska cruise and see the damage in its wake. The evidence is clear: the industry needs an overhaul.

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

    Banking on the Seaweed Rush Mar 14, 2023

    by Nicola Jones • Seaweed farmers promise to feed us, combat climate change, support coastal communities, provide wildlife habitat, and more. Can seaweed do it all?

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

    Rebroadcast: Why Does Halibut Cost So Much? Mar 07, 2023

    by Larry Pynn • There are good reasons why putting halibut on your plate can strain your wallet.

    Originally published in December 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: The Cavernous World under the Woods Feb 28, 2023

    by Bruce Grierson • On Vancouver Island, karst researchers hustle to save one of Earth’s most underappreciated—and fragile—ecosystems: an ecosystem hidden in plain sight.

    Originally published in November 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    In Cod’s Shadow, Redfish Rise Feb 21, 2023

    by Moira Donovan • Thirty years after the population collapsed, the Atlantic redfish fishery is poised to reopen, providing a second chance at a sustainable fishery.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Hidden Coastal Culture of the Ancient Maya Feb 14, 2023

    by Erik Vance • For thousands of years, ancient Maya kings ruled a vast inland empire in Mexico and Belize. But just how inland was it, really?

    Originally published in November 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Giving Bambi the Boot Feb 07, 2023

    by Brian Payton • Our love of deer runs deep. But as their numbers surge and damage mounts, it may be time for a reckoning.

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

    In Norway, Whale Watchers Churn a “Soup of Chaos” Jan 31, 2023

    by Egill Bjarnason • It’s amazing no one has died.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Halibut Hook Revival Jan 24, 2023

    by Raina Delisle • An ingenious Indigenous fishing technology with spiritual significance is making a comeback.

    Originally published in October 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Farmer, the World May Not Be Your Oyster Jan 17, 2023

    by Magdalena Puniewska • Despite the desire for local and sustainable seafood, oyster farmers and communities from New York to Rhode Island are clashing over public access and ocean views.

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

    The Fishadelphia Story Jan 10, 2023

    by Ann Finkbeiner • How a scientist and a gritty team of activists and students are bringing fresh fish back to Philadelphia’s underserved neighborhoods.

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

    How We Came to Know and Fear the Doomsday Glacier Jan 03, 2023

    by Marissa Grunes • It’s the world’s most vulnerable glacier and key to the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, yet we’re only now getting to know Thwaites Glacier. What took us so long?

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

    Herschel, the Very Hungry Sea Lion Dec 27, 2022

    by Katharine Gammon • It’s dangerous to blame the decline of one species on a single predator. We humans like to do it anyway.

    Originally published in October 2018, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: In the Kingdom of the Bears Dec 20, 2022

    by Jude Isabella • The human-bear bond is ancient, but across the northern hemisphere, only a few societies remember the art of neighboring bears.

    Originally broadcast in October 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Unearthing the Original Mediterranean Diet Dec 13, 2022

    by Paul Greenberg • Archaeologist Dimitra Mylona’s odyssey to reveal the Mediterranean Sea’s lost bounty.

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

    Mumbai Embraces Its Booming Flamingo Population Dec 06, 2022

    by Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar • Despite pressure from development, flamingos seem to be thriving on the shores of one of the world’s most populous cities, and local people are becoming protective of the birds and their habitat.

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

    Is Sausage the Missing Link in the Great Bait Debate? Nov 29, 2022

    by Moira Donovan • Lobster and snow crab fisheries are booming, but the bait used to catch them—herring and mackerel—is not, so the search for alternative baits is on.

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

    The Price of Paper Nov 22, 2022

    by Larry Pynn • Coastal communities around the world contend with the toxic legacies of pulp and paper mills.

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

    Welcoming Herring Home Nov 08, 2022

    by Lauren Kaljur • In Howe Sound, British Columbia, a new generation of stewards is keeping careful tabs on the comeback efforts of a tiny fish with big cultural value.

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

    The Marine Lab in the Path of Fury Nov 01, 2022

    by Boyce Upholt • At the DeFelice Marine Center, researchers and staff are living, working, and adapting to climate change in real time.

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

    Climate Activists Are Waging a New Kind of Legal Fight Oct 25, 2022

    by Isabella Kaminski • In the face of bigger wildfires, deadlier floods, and more extreme weather, plaintiffs around the world are taking up a new tactic: suing for the damage climate change has already wrought.

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

    Murder at Sea Oct 18, 2022

    by Sarah Tory • When a grainy video of a grisly mass shooting on the high seas surfaced, one determined detective and a host of NGOs went on a quest for justice.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Something’s Jellyfishy in the State of Italy Oct 11, 2022

    by Agostino Petroni • Jellyfish as a human food source has been touted as a solution to the increasing populations of these gelatinous invertebrates, but are Mediterranean diners really ready to have jellyfish for dinner?

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

    Surf and Turf: Saving a Wave by Protecting the Land Oct 04, 2022

    by Victor R. Rodríguez • In Mexico, scientists, surfers, and a passionate community rally to protect a beloved break.

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

    A Moonshot for Coral Breeding Was Successful Sep 27, 2022

    But the coral are trapped in tanks, still waiting to be released on the reefs. • by Alex Riley

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

    Philadephia’s Diatom Archive Is a Way, Way, Wayback Machine Sep 20, 2022

    by Jack Tamisiea • A cache of phytoplankton held at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is helping to reconstruct historical coastlines.

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

    The Mysterious, Vexing, and Utterly Engrossing Search for the Origin of Eels Sep 13, 2022

    by Christina Couch • To save endangered eels, researchers have been working for decades to figure out where they reproduce.

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

    Rebroadcast: Kelly the Sassy Dolphin Sep 06, 2022

    by Rose Eveleth • What can one brash dolphin teach us about personality?

    Originally published in October 2018, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: Letting Go of Paradise Aug 23, 2022

    by Steven Ashley • Three years after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New Jersey’s coast, few local communities want to accept that the Shore’s glory days are numbered.

    Originally published in October 2015, the story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    North Carolina’s Oysters Come Out of Their Shell Aug 09, 2022

    by Emily Cataneo • In the tradition of wine and ale trails, the state’s oyster trail aims to give the farmed shellfish industry a needed boost.

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

    Rebroadcast: Of Roe, Rights, and Reconciliation Aug 02, 2022

    by Ian Gill • On the British Columbia coast, the Heiltsuk First Nation asserts its rights to manage its resources, and who has access to them, through the seasonal herring harvest.

    Originally published in August 2018, the story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Romance, Politics, and Ecological Damage: The Saga of Sable Island’s Wild Horses Jul 26, 2022

    by Moira Donovan • They’ve roamed free for hundreds of years, but is that freedom harming the ecosystem they call home?

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

    Living in a Doomed Paradise Where the Sea Consumes Cottages, Cliffs, and the A&W Drive-Thru Jul 19, 2022

    by Taras Grescoe • Quebec’s Magdalen islanders face a stark choice: resist, adapt, or give in to the ravenous sea.

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

    The Controversial Plan to Unleash the Mississippi Jul 12, 2022

    by Boyce Upholt • Our long history of constraining the river through levees has led to massive land loss in its delta. Can we engineer our way out? And at what cost?

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

    Rebroadcast: Groomed to Death Jul 05, 2022

    by Brendan Borrell • Urban beaches around the world have less garbage than remote beaches, but less life too. The City of Santa Monica hopes to change the image of a clean beach.

    Originally published in July 2018, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    A Community’s Quest to Document Every Species on Their Island Home Jun 28, 2022

    by Marina Wang • Naming leads to knowing, which leads to understanding. Residents of a small British Columbia island take to the forests and beaches to connect with their non-human neighbors.

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

    And Then the Sea Glowed a Magnificent Milky Green Jun 21, 2022

    by Sam Keck Scott • A chance encounter with a rare phenomenon called a milky sea connects a sailor and a scientist to explain the ocean’s ghostly glow.

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

    Warning! Signs Are Not Enough to Save Beachgoers from Deadly Currents Jun 14, 2022

    by Chloe Williams • Keeping people out of rip currents is more about reading human behavior than reading warning signs.

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

    Bonus Episode: Salt, Sweat, and Grit Jun 08, 2022

    The Race to Alaska is one of the most grueling at-sea races, taking participants from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska, as they navigate complicated currents, narrow rocky channels, and inclement weather. The premise is simple: travel more than 1,200 kilometers with no motors, no support, and a USD $10,000 award waiting for the winner. Racers prepare sailboats, kayaks, paddleboards, or any manner of non-motorized vessels for a chance to put their paddle to the mettle in the ultimate marine race. But what drives people to take on such extreme adventures?

    In this special episode Hakai Magazine editor Jude Isabella and guests discuss what compels people to undertake extraordinary pursuits at sea.

    Guests are adventure psychologist Paula Reid, who has spent 10 months racing a yacht around the world and skied to the South Pole; Karl Krüger, the first person to complete the Race to Alaska by paddleboard; and Douglas Smith, who is entering the Race to Alaska for the first time this year.

    If you prefer to watch the discussion in video format, you can find it on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/AFgM2J_CZjY?t=205

    The Paradox of Salmon Hatcheries, Part 4 of 4 — Tribal Hatcheries and the Road to Restoration Jun 03, 2022

    by Ashley Braun • In the US Pacific Northwest, tribal hatcheries uphold Indigenous communities’ treaty rights to salmon, while buying time to rehabilitate lost habitat.

    This is final part of our special four part editorial package on salmon hatcheries. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Paradox of Salmon Hatcheries, Part 3 of 4 — The Hail Mary Hatcheries Jun 02, 2022

    by Vanessa Minke-Martin • As wildfires, droughts, and floods deal a blow to coastal habitats, wild salmon are disappearing from waterways like California’s Russian River. Can conservation hatcheries save endangered runs?

    This is part three of our special four part editorial package on salmon hatcheries. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Paradox of Salmon Hatcheries, Part 2 of 4 — Too Many Pinks in the Pacific Jun 01, 2022

    by Miranda Weiss • Evidence is mounting that pink salmon, pumped by the billions into the North Pacific from fish hatcheries, are upending marine ecosystems.

    This is part two of our special four part editorial package on salmon hatcheries. The original story, along with photos and map, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Paradox of Salmon Hatcheries, Part 1 of 4 — The Hatchery Crutch: How We Got Here May 31, 2022

    by Jude Isabella • From their beginnings in the late 19th century, salmon hatcheries have gone from cure to band-aid to crutch. Now, we can’t live without manufactured fish.

    This is part one of our special four part editorial package on salmon hatcheries. The original story, along with photos and map, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    It’s 10 PM. Do You Know Where Your Cat Is? May 17, 2022

    by Egill Bjarnason • In Iceland, traditionally a land of cat lovers, bans and curfews are redefining the human relationship with domestic cats.

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

    Surviving the Race to Alaska May 10, 2022

    by Aldyn Chwelos • This motor-free ocean race—with vessels ranging from paddleboards to pedal-assist sailboats—is less about how fast you can go and more about whether you get there at all.

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

    How the Shipping Industry Sails through Legal Loopholes May 03, 2022

    by Paul Tullis • A murky world of shell companies, flags of convenience, and end-of-life flags allows companies to dodge accountability and dispose of ships cheaply.

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

    The Queen Conch’s Gambit Apr 26, 2022

    by Cynthia Barnett • The first and only queen conch hatchery and nursery run by local fishers is poised for duplication across the Caribbean—but even if conch farming can help ease overfishing, can it survive in warming, storm-lashed seas?

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

    Rebroadcast: Slime, Shorebirds, and a Scientific Mystery Apr 19, 2022

    by Daniel Wood • Could the survival of millions of migrating shorebirds depend on the preservation of humble marine biofilm?

    Originally published in November 2016, the story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Viruses Are Not Always the Villain Apr 12, 2022

    by Saima Sidik • We can thank microbes for moving carbon to the depths of the ocean, but will our changing world mess with their good work? And should we intervene?

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

    Declared Extinct, the Yaghan Rise in the Land of Fire Apr 05, 2022

    by Jude Isabella • The Indigenous people of Tierra del Fuego were once relegated to historical oblivion. Now, archaeologists are helping them pursue deeper stories about their ancestors.

    The visually stunning original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Landfill of the Future Mar 29, 2022

    by Andrea McGuire • Taking inspiration from science fiction, a small company on the Island of Newfoundland aims to revolutionize what we do with garbage.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Future of Castro’s Crocs Mar 22, 2022

    by Shanna Baker • As a breeding facility works to retain a pure lineage of the Cuban crocodile, out in the wild the division between species is getting murkier all the time.

    Originally published in June 2018, the story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Rebroadcast: A Fish Called Rockweed Mar 15, 2022

    by Ben Goldfarb • In Maine, a strange legal debate is raging over rights to the state’s most important seaweed.

    Originally published in May 2018, the story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Clever Whales and the Violent Fight for Fish on the Line Mar 08, 2022

    by Nick Rahaim • As a commercial fisher, I’ve watched colleagues shoot at whales looting from their lines. Here’s why everyone loses when that happens.

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

    Catching Crabs in a Suffocating Sea Mar 01, 2022

    by Julia Rosen • When oceans are starved of oxygen, it can be devastating to crabs and the fishers who rely on them. New tools could help crabbers sidestep dead zones.

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

    Will Exporting Farmed Totoaba Fix the Big Mess Pushing the World’s Most Endangered Porpoise to Extinction? Feb 22, 2022

    by Victor R. Rodríguez • International officials will soon decide the fate of Mexican totoaba fish farming—and with it, possibly the last glimmer of hope for the vaquita.

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

    Whales in the Cliff Face Feb 15, 2022

    by Devon Bidal • An exposed prehistoric seafloor is a hotspot for ancient whale remains, and now an international team is helping unravel their mysteries.

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

    As African Penguins Go Hungry, a Debate Rages in South Africa: Who Gets the Fish? Feb 07, 2022

    by Tommy Trenchard • They’ve been robbed of eggs and guano, soaked in oil, and stung by killer bees—now a dispute about numbers could clinch their future.

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

    Bonus Episode: The Social Lives of Octopuses Feb 03, 2022

    Octopuses are some of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures. Highly intelligent, curious, playful, and, as more and more research is showing, sometimes social. But although we’re witnessing more instances of octopuses interacting with one another—sharing dens, cooperatively hunting, or gathering in large numbers—can they form social bonds with humans? If an octopus seems to reach out to touch us, is it making a connection or just exploring the strange thing in front of it?

    In this special episode Hakai Magazine managing editor Adrienne Mason and guests discuss how octopuses perceive their environments, the current understanding of octopus social behaviors, and how we might interpret interactions between humans and octopuses. Guests are researcher Piero Amodio, who studies the behavior and cognition of cephalopods (octopus, cuttlefish, and squid), and Ferris Jabr, who researched and wrote "Can We Really Be Friends with an Octopus?"
    If you prefer to watch the discussion in video format, you can find it on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/mU64zgVrtNU?t=170

    Kelp Gets on the Carbon-Credit Bandwagon Feb 01, 2022

    by Nicola Jones • Is there potential for seaweeds to help solve the climate crisis?

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

    Rebroadcast: Training the Polar Bear Patrol Jan 25, 2022

    by Eva Holland • A grassroots guard learns how to keep people and polar bears safe in a small Arctic community.
    Originally published in May 2018, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Holy Mackerel, Where’d You Go? Jan 18, 2022

    by Moira Donovan • A beloved fish with a rich history has become hard to find—will it rise again?

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

    Can We Really Be Friends with an Octopus? Jan 11, 2022

    by Ferris Jabr • When octopuses are social, are they reaching out or simply reacting?

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

    Oil Rigs Are a Refuge in a Dying Sea Jan 04, 2022

    by Sasha Chapman • Our reliance on fossil fuels is harming marine ecosystems—but the platforms we use to extract oil are giving marine life new homes.

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

    A Key Tool for Cleaning Up Oil Spills Is More Hazardous Than Helpful Dec 14, 2021

    by Ryan Stuart • In the decade since the record-breaking use of oil dispersants in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, science shows they’re dangerous, potentially deadly, and rarely useful. A new court case is forcing the US EPA to reconsider their use.

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

    Bonus Episode: Deep-Sea Mining Demystified Dec 10, 2021

    Determining the future of deep-sea mining has become a pressing issue for global society. What we do in the watery depths has direct implications for climate change, technology, marine life, and the financial autonomy of some island nations. If you’ve heard a little buzz about the topic but aren’t clear on the details, this online event is for you.

    In this special episode, join Hakai Magazine news editor Colin Schultz and expert panelists John Jamieson, the Canada Research Chair on marine geology; Klaas Willaert, an expert on the law of the sea and a member of Belgium’s delegation to the International Seabed Authority; and Verena Tunnicliffe, a Canada Research Chair and expert on deep-sea biodiversity, for an engaging discussion. They’ll cover how and where minerals form, what the different types of deep-sea mining are, and how each may affect the environment—in the mining area, and far afield. They will also explore how these various forms of mining are regulated, and learn who ultimately holds the decision-making power to push deep-sea mining forward, or reign it in.
    If you prefer to watch the discussion in video format, you can find it on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMCAXa5wHeQ

    Alaska’s Absent Snowy Owls Dec 07, 2021

    by Kylie Mohr • The only reliable snowy owl breeding site in the United States has a conspicuous shortage of owls.

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

    My Family’s Pacific Island Home Is Grappling with Deep-Sea Mining Nov 30, 2021

    by Rachel Reeves • Here’s what I’ve learned being up close and personal with the debate.

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

    Checkpoints, Machine Guns, and Fences: This Pakistani Port Is Not for the People Nov 23, 2021

    by Samira Shackle • A massive port project—part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative—is more military base than port, further disenfranchising people in a region with a history of political tension and violence.

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

    Rebroadcast: When Mountains Fall into the Sea Nov 16, 2021

    by Tyee Bridge • As glaciers melt, unstable slopes are being exposed and are on the precipice of collapse.

    Originally published in May 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    What Whale Barnacles Know Nov 09, 2021

    by Mara Grunbaum • For generations, these hitchhikers have been recording details about their hosts and their ocean home.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Local-Carb Diet Nov 02, 2021

    by Madeline Ostrander • Dedicated Pacific Northwest plant lovers nurture an indigenous food with ancient roots.

    Originally published in April 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Are We on the Verge of Chatting with Whales? Oct 26, 2021

    by Christoph Droesser • An ambitious project is attempting to interpret sperm whale clicks with artificial intelligence, then talk back to them.

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

    Stitching Hope Oct 19, 2021

    by Kamala Thiagarajan • In the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a simple doll became a powerful symbol of healing in coastal India and beyond.

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

    Rebroadcast: Defenders of the Forgotten Fish Oct 12, 2021

    by Ben Goldfarb • Tribes of the Columbia River watershed are hustling to keep the Pacific lamprey alive, one fish at a time.

    Originally published in July 2015, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Raising Baby Sharks from the Dead Oct 05, 2021

    by Claudia Geib • Biologists are rescuing baby sharks and skates from recently caught females, giving the unborn a chance at survival.

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

    Surrogacy Across Species Sep 28, 2021

    by Chloe Williams • Scientists can now borrow the bodies of one fish species to produce another—whether they should, though, is an open question.

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

    Scooping Plastic Out of the Ocean Is a Losing Game Sep 21, 2021

    by Ryan Stuart • Open ocean cleanups won’t solve the marine plastics crisis. To really make a difference, here’s what we should do instead.

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

    Flying by the Fat of the Sea Sep 14, 2021

    by Amorina Kingdon • Scientists may have cracked an essential secret of shorebirds’ marathon migrations.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Mysterious Disappearance of Keith Davis Sep 07, 2021

    by Sarah Tory • The unsettling disappearance of a fisheries observer sparks questions about safety on the high seas and the fate of the fish stocks observers attempt to monitor.

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

    A Cancer-Quashing Microbe Emerges from the Deep Aug 31, 2021

    by Stephanie Stone • A species of marine bacteria shows promise for curing a nasty brain cancer.

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

    How Ancient Rome’s 1% Hijacked the Beach Aug 24, 2021

    by Heather Pringle • The rich, the poor, and the battle for the Bay of Naples.

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

    Why We Can’t Shake Ambergris Aug 17, 2021

    by Mark Wilding • The odd, enduring appeal of a scarce commodity few people use and no one really needs.

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

    Rebroadcast: The Long, Knotty, World-Spanning Story of String Aug 10, 2021

    by Ferris Jabr • String is far more important than the wheel in the pantheon of inventions.

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

    The Ingenious Ancient Technology Concealed in the Shallows Aug 03, 2021

    by Brian Payton • Fish traps have a long history around the world, and a vast network in a Vancouver Island estuary reveals generations of ecological wisdom.

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

    Rebroadcast: Lord of the ’Rhynchs Jul 27, 2021

    by Adrienne Mason • There and back again: a taxonomist’s quest to reveal the world’s tiniest realms.
    The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Hard Sell of Whale Sanctuaries Jul 20, 2021

    by Matthew Halliday • As aquariums end captive-whale programs, advocates seek to build ocean-based retirement homes for the animals—but finding the right host community is a feat.

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

    In Goa, the Water Runs Black Jul 13, 2021

    by Disha Shetty • Locals near one of India’s coal-importing ports feel the effects of coal dust and are bracing for an even unhealthier future.

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

    Survivor: Salmon Edition Jul 06, 2021

    by Brandon Wei • Will different salmon species adapt before the climate votes them off the island?

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

    Birdopolis Webinar: Coastal Birds at Home in the City Jun 30, 2021

    This is a special episode of the Hakai Magazine Audio Edition. Researchers Louise Blight and Ed Kroc discuss the lives of gulls in urban environments along with managing editor Adrienne Mason. The conversation was recorded during the webinar called ‘Birdopolis: Coastal Birds at Home in the City’ on June 29, 2021.

    Birdopolis, Part 3 of 3: The City, the Sparrow, and the Tempestuous Sea Jun 24, 2021

    by Joseph Quaderer • The saltmarsh sparrow survives the rattle and roar of one of North America’s most populated areas, but its greatest challenge comes from the sea.

    This article is part of Birdopolis, a three-part series that explores the lives of birds that are, by accident or design, spending more time in urban environments. The other stories are “The Gull Next Door” and “Honolulu: A Seabird’s Surprising Five Star Destination”.

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

    Birdopolis Part 2 of 3: Honolulu: A Seabird’s Surprising Five-Star Destination Jun 23, 2021

    by Joe Spring • The white tern—Manu-o-Kū—has excited ornithologists, its population growing within the busiest of Hawai‘i’s urban landscapes.

    This article is part of Birdopolis, a three-part series that explores the lives of birds that are, by accident or design, spending more time in urban environments. The other stories are “The Gull Next Door” and “The City, the Sparrow, and the Tempestuous Sea”.

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

    Birdopolis Part 1 of 3: The Gull Next Door Jun 22, 2021

    by Sarah Keartes • Your obnoxious neighbor or just a misunderstood, displaced seabird?

    This article is part of Birdopolis, a three-part series that explores the lives of birds that are, by accident or design, spending more time in urban environments. The other stories are “Honolulu: A Seabird’s Surprising Five Star Destination” and “The City, the Sparrow, and the Tempestuous Sea”.

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

    Freeing Oysters from a Parasite’s Hold Jun 15, 2021

    by Karen Pinchin • Armed with traditional knowledge and modern science, a small team hunts for the sweet spot that could save oysters from a parasite that has decimated populations in Cape Breton and beyond.

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

    Hawai‘i’s Last Outlaw Hippies (Rebroadcast) Jun 08, 2021

    by Brendan Borrell • After half a century, the counterculture squatters of Kalalau Valley are facing a final eviction.

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

    The Trees That Sail to Sea (Rebroadcast) Jun 01, 2021

    by Brian Payton • In one of nature’s remarkable second acts, dead trees become driftwood and embark on transformative journeys.

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

    Introducing the Sound Aquatic May 25, 2021

    Listen to the first episode of The Sound Aquatic, a new five-part Hakai Magazine podcast that invites you to hear the ocean like never before. Then subscribe to the miniseries through your favorite podcast app.

    Hitchhiking with Bloodworms May 18, 2021

    by Peter Andrey Smith • Invasive species are sneaking around the world, nestled in the seaweed used to ship bait worms. An easy solution exists, but the industry is resisting change.

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

    That Time Hitler’s Girlfriend Visited Iceland and the British Invaded May 11, 2021

    by Egill Bjarnason • The location of this small island nation, along with its people and economy, played an unexpected and crucial role in the outcome of the Second World War.

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

    Making Amends with Makatea May 04, 2021

    by Jennifer Kingsley • On this French Polynesian island dramatically scarred from mining, locals grapple with whether a new mine will heal or harm the landscape.

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

    Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People Apr 27, 2021

    by ‘Cúagilákv (Jess Housty) • The salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.

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

    What To Do with Fish When the River Runs Dry Apr 20, 2021

    by Laura Trethewey • When people come to the aid of stranded fish, are the salvaged truly saved?

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

    How Microfishing Took the Angling World by (Very Small) Storm Apr 13, 2021

    by Ben Goldfarb • Around the world, fishers are embracing tiny quarry. Is microfishing a celebration of biodiversity or a sign of collapse?

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

    The Quest for a Floating Utopia Apr 06, 2021

    by Boyce Upholt • Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?

    The original story, along with illustrations by Chad Lewis, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Noose Beneath the Waves (Rebroadcast) Mar 30, 2021

    by Sasha Chapman • Fishing gear can pose a deadly threat to whales—and to those who try to save them.

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

    Audubon at Sea Mar 23, 2021

    by Richard J. King • Famous for his art and writing about birds—and infamous more recently for his racist views—John James Audubon traversed the ocean a dozen times, providing a snapshot into the state of the ocean two centuries ago.

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

    Mental Health and the Modern Fisherman Mar 16, 2021

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Where Now Grizzly Bear? Jan 26, 2021

    by Brian Payton • After centuries of persecution, brown bears are showing up in some unexpected places.

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

    The Pandemic Is Undermining Weather Monitoring Jan 19, 2021

    by Chris Baraniuk • Scientists are scrambling to patch the cracks forming in the global marine weather monitoring system.

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

    The Radio Station at the Heart of a Fishing Community Jan 12, 2021

    by Kamala Thiagarajan • How a small radio station in India helps protect fishers and the ecosystems they rely on.

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

    Keeping Watch Over Seabirds at the World's Edge Jan 05, 2021

    by Sarah Gilman • In Alaska, one of the longest running and most comprehensive seabird monitoring projects is equal parts tedium, adventure, truth, and beauty.

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

    Return of the Mummers Dec 22, 2020

    by Emily Urquhart • The people of Newfoundland and Labrador revive an eccentric tradition that’s part Christmas, part Halloween, to celebrate the holidays.

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

    A Fragile Economy Balanced on a Shark's Back Dec 15, 2020

    by Christopher Clark • The post-civil-war boom in shark fishing that saved Congolese fishermen and their families is now drying up.

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

    Fish Feel Pain. Now What? (Rebroadcast) Dec 08, 2020

    by Ferris Jabr • Terrestrial animals get humane treatment and legal protections, but until now, fish pain has largely been ignored.

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

    The Ecolabel Fable (Rebroadcast) Dec 01, 2020

    by Raina Delisle • Buyer beware: sustainable seafood programs can’t guarantee ocean-friendly choices.

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

    When Rubber Hits the Road—and Washes Away Nov 24, 2020

    by Laura Trethewey • A stealthy source of pollution leaves the highway in astonishing amounts and heads to sea, toxic chemicals and all.

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

    The Rising Tide Underfoot Nov 17, 2020

    by Grace Mitchell Tada • Changing sea levels are pushing groundwater into new and problematic places.

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

    Trapped Between Pavement and the Pacific Nov 10, 2020

    by Julia Rosen • A surprisingly dense and isolated population of Humboldt martens is challenging our assumptions about the species.

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

    The Oracle of Oyster River (Rebroadcast) Nov 03, 2020

    by Brian Payton • On Vancouver Island, a hermit-priest has spent a lifetime contemplating the natural world. At 95, he has come to believe there is a way we can save it.

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

    The Lone Wolf That Was Loved to Death Oct 27, 2020

    by Larry Pynn • The question of who killed Takaya, British Columbia’s famous solitary wolf, goes far beyond who pulled the trigger.

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

    Death of a Modern Wolf (Rebroadcast) Oct 20, 2020

    by J.B. MacKinnon • Once feared, vilified, and exterminated, the wolves of Vancouver Island face an entirely different threat: our fascination, our presence, and our selfies.

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

    The Race Against Catastrophe Oct 13, 2020

    by Cathleen O'Grady • In Arctic waters, researchers are scrambling to record baseline environmental data, while communities brace for the inevitable—shipping disasters.

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

    The Island That Humans Can't Conquer Oct 06, 2020

    by Sarah Gilman • A faraway island in Alaska has had its share of visitors, but none can remain for long on its shores.

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

    How North Korea Built a Fleet of Ghost Ships Sep 29, 2020

    by Andrea Valentino • North Korean policies are driving fishermen—desperate, hungry, and ill-equipped—into dangerous, distant waters.

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

    Where Camels Take to the Sea Sep 22, 2020

    by Shanna Baker • In Gujarat, India, a special breed of camel is not constrained by land—but cannot escape the many forces of change.

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

    From Prejudice to Pride (Rebroadcast) Sep 15, 2020

    by Jude Isabella • In the 20th century, Japanese anthropologists and officials tried to hide the existence of the Indigenous Ainu. Then the Ainu fought back like their cousins, the bears.

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

    Claiming Ultima Thule Sep 08, 2020

    by F. Salazar • For centuries, people have debated the location of ultima Thule—a mysterious northern land. Residents of Smøla, Norway, believe they live in that fabled place; other contenders say not so fast.

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

    The Earthquake That Brought Enlightenment Sep 01, 2020

    by Laura Trethewey • When disaster struck Lisbon in 1755, one controversial ruler saw a path to modernization.

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

    Big Fish, Part 6 of 6: How to Stop Worrying and Love Farmed Fish Aug 24, 2020

    by Jess Mackie • On aquaculture’s image problem and the people who want you to embrace the fish of the future.

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

    Big Fish, Part 5 of 6: Hold the Salt: The Promise of Little Fresh Fishes Aug 24, 2020

    by Paul Tullis • In Southeast Asia, aquaculture production from medium-sized, freshwater farms is growing quickly. Meet the quiet revolution that could sustainably feed the world.

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

    Big Fish, Part 4 of 6: Taking the Fish Out of Fish Feed Aug 24, 2020

    by Brian Payton • Feeding wild fish to farmed fish is threatening marine ecosystems. Researchers and entrepreneurs believe they’ve found solutions.

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

    Big Fish, Part 3 of 6: Show Me the Money Fish Aug 24, 2020

    by Brendan Borrell • Aquaculture innovation is driven by a desire for profit, sustainability, and a delicious meal. Can the right marine fish satisfy all three?

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

    Big Fish, Part 2 of 6: A Short History of Aquaculture Innovation Aug 24, 2020

    by Jude Isabella and Shannon Hunt • For over a century, aquaculturists have tinkered with every part of a farmed fish’s life, from genetics to diet to where it grows best.

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

    Introducing a Special Six-part Editorial Package: Big Fish: The Aquacultural Revolution Aug 24, 2020

    by Jude Isabella • As the world’s population swells to 9.7 billion, industry and governments say aquaculture is the way to provide protein to the people—if that’s true, can we learn from the past and avoid screwing over the planet and each other?

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

    A Tuna's Worth Aug 18, 2020

    by Sasha Chapman • Bluefin tuna is a luxury that feeds the egos of many, the bellies of few. Inside a Canadian fishery that pursues them.

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

    Dmitri Versus Goliath: Environmentalism in Russia’s Far East Aug 11, 2020

    by Yana Skorobogatov • Once branded a foreign agent, a Russian activist has worked for 24 years to protect the island of Sakhalin from industrial development.

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

    Sharing Food, Building Resilience Aug 04, 2020

    by Lauren Kaljur • In some small coastal communities of Alaska and British Columbia, wealth is also measured by how much food you can give.

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

    The Old Man and the New Sea Jul 28, 2020

    by Braela Kwan • Three generations of the Hamada family have fished British Columbia’s coast. Will the latest generation outlive the salmon they seek?

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

    Avoiding Extinction (Rebroadcast) Jul 21, 2020

    by Sarah Gilman • Giving Mexico’s rarest porpoise, the vaquita, a fighting chance in the face of poverty, corruption, and greed.

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

    The Oddball Dolphin of Dingle Jul 14, 2020

    by Cathleen O’Grady • Living solo for decades in an Irish harbor, a dolphin named Fungie has taught us something about solitary cetaceans—maybe they prefer to be alone.

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

    On Knowing the Winged Whale Jul 07, 2020

    by Bruce Grierson • Humpbacks are some of the most watched whales in the world, and yet so much of their lives remain a mystery.

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

    Sand? Mine! (Rebroadcast) Jun 30, 2020

    by Tyee Bridge • Our insatiable need for concrete has led to destructive mining around the world. How can we do it better?

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

    The Faux Fish Coming to a Restaurant Near You Jun 23, 2020

    by Brian Payton • Alternative fish has arrived on the market. Can it help save marine life and feed a hungry world?

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

    Blasting Through the Hunley Mystery (Rebroadcast) Jun 16, 2020

    by Evan Lubofsky • Amaverick scientist claims she has done what scores of researchers before her failed to do: solve the century-old mystery of why a legendary Civil War submarine sank.

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

    The Rolling, Lurching, Vomit-Inducing Road to a Seasickness Cure Jun 09, 2020

    by Egill Bjarnason • Searching for a solution has its ups and downs.

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

    Protected on One Side of the Border, Hunted on the Other Jun 02, 2020

    by Judith Lavoie • Differing interpretations on the status of some coastal gray whales in Canada and the United States could make it difficult to strike a balance between conservation and Indigenous rights.

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

    The Fisher Kings (Rebroadcast) May 26, 2020

    by Zach Zorich • Along southern Florida’s coast, the ancient Calusa constructed an entire island of shell and defied the Spanish Conquest.

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

    The Sea Versus St. Augustine May 19, 2020

    by Madeline Ostrander • Rising waters put many historic coastal cities at risk of losing their cultural pasts: can they be saved?

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

    Hunger’s Children (Rebroadcast) May 12, 2020

    by Ann Finkbeiner • Fleeing the Irish Famine, some immigrants brought their islands with them to North America.
    The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Brine Revolution (Rebroadcast) May 05, 2020

    by Heather Pringle • Did lowly shellfish change the world?

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

    The Art of Turning Fish into Leather Apr 28, 2020

    by Chloe Williams • Fish skin leather was once common in fishing communities; now artisans and designers are breathing new life into the tradition.

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

    The Wonderful, Transcendent Life of an Odd-Nosed Monkey Apr 21, 2020

    by Jude Isabella • The island of Borneo is the only home of the proboscis monkey, an endangered primate that is surprisingly resilient.

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

    When Photographers Get Too Close, Wildlife Pays the Price Apr 14, 2020

    by Annie Roth • Capturing up-close-and-personal animal encounters on camera can help garner public support for conservation, but at what cost?

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

    Footprints of Extraction Apr 07, 2020

    by Bathsheba Demuth • The Svalbard Archipelago was uninhabited until humans came searching for resources. A historian follows their tracks.

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

    The Lunar Sea Mar 31, 2020

    by Ferris Jabr • The moon influences life in a surprising and subtle way: with its light.

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

    In the Land of Lost Gardens (Rebroadcast) Mar 24, 2020

    by Heather Pringle • Tireless in her quest, ethnobotanist Nancy Turner works with indigenous elders to preserve plant knowledge dating back to the First People in the New World.

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

    Scotland’s Seaweed Showdown Mar 17, 2020

    by Cathleen O’Grady • It’s locals versus industry in the country’s kelp wars.

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

    The Unique Language of Newfoundland (Rebroadcast) Mar 10, 2020

    by Emily Urquhart • Isolated in the North Atlantic, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador developed a subtle and beautiful lexicon to describe their environment.

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

    Catch Me If You Can: The Global Pursuit of a Fugitive Ship Mar 03, 2020

    by Sarah Tory • The tale of a notorious fishing vessel shows just how difficult combating illegal activity at sea can be.

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

    Crocodiles Rising Feb 25, 2020

    by Shanna Baker • In the Northern Territory of Australia, policymakers and biologists managed the impossible—making the benefits of living with a booming population of deadly crocodiles outweigh the risks. But when two apex predators must share coastal resources, there’s bound to be conflict.

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

    Bandits on the Beach (Rebroadcast) Feb 18, 2020

    by Jude Isabella • What island raccoons tell us about fear.

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

    France’s Deadly Seaweed Feb 11, 2020

    by Lorraine Boissoneault • Fueled by agricultural runoff, rotting seaweed on Brittany’s beaches is becoming an environmental and public health emergency.

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

    An Ecologist Organizes the World Feb 04, 2020

    by Ann Finkbeiner • Jane Lubchenco helped change the field of ecology by making the science useful to society.

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

    You Never Forget the Smell Jan 28, 2020

    by Christopher Pollon • Remembering one of North America’s last whaling stations.

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

    Embracing the Weirdness of Waterless Waterways (Rebroadcast) Jan 21, 2020

    by Jude Isabella • The drought in California has created an obsession with water, but sometimes, no water is just fine.

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

    Treasure Fever Jan 14, 2020

    by Jill Neimark • The discovery of a legendary, lost shipwreck in North America has pitted treasure hunters and archaeologists against each other, raising questions about who should control sunken riches.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Marine Protected Areas: May or May Not Include Actual Protection Jan 07, 2020

    by Brian Payton • Awesome in theory, often messy in practice.

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

    Pool-landia (Rebroadcast) Dec 17, 2019

    by Egill Bjarnason • For 70 years, Iceland has kept afloat the idea that mandatory swimming lessons save lives, but the policy doesn’t hold water.

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

    The Vulture Watcher Dec 10, 2019

    by Larry Pynn • One man’s spirited commitment to an underappreciated bird.

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

    The Empty Houses That Foreign Aid Built Dec 03, 2019

    by Sonali Prasad • After the devastation of the 2004 tsunami, aid agencies promised to rebuild Indonesia “better.” Fifteen years later, their failures are all too obvious.

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

    Picking Up the Bones Nov 26, 2019

    by Sasha Chapman • Moving burial grounds before the sea takes them away is painstaking and expensive. Why do we do it?

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

    From Berth to Death Nov 19, 2019

    by Andrew Nikiforuk and Amorina Kingdon • The history of influenza as a global disease is inextricably tied to steamships and the expansion of world trade. A war demonstrated how big a pandemic could get.

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

    No Wool, No Vikings Nov 12, 2019

    by Claire Eamer • The fleece that launched 1,000 ships.

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

    For Sale: Wild Russian Killer Whales (Rebroadcast) Nov 05, 2019

    by Lina Zeldovich • As Westerners condemn live whale shows, Russia hunts and sells killer whales to Chinese amusement parks.

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

    The Fight Over a Shitty Rock Oct 29, 2019

    by Greg Noone • A tiny, uninhabitable islet in the North Atlantic has become an unlikely battleground in the fight for fishing rights.

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

    The Symbolic Seashell Oct 21, 2019

    by Krista Langlois • Collecting seashells is as old as humanity. What we do with them can reveal who we are, where we’re from, and what we believe.

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

    From Vilified to Vindicated: the Story of Jacques Cinq-Mars (Rebroadcast) Oct 15, 2019

    by Heather Pringle • How a toxic debate over the first Americans hobbled science for decades.

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

    The Clam That Sank a Thousand Ships (Rebroadcast) Oct 08, 2019

    by Sarah Gilman • These infamous clams are invading new areas, buoyed by climate change and the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

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

    Gray Laws on White Sharks Oct 01, 2019

    by Alastair Bland • A loophole in California law is letting fishers who repeatedly catch great white sharks off the hook.

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

    A Humpback Whodunit Sep 24, 2019

    by Larry Pynn • A necropsy carried out on a remote British Columbia beach seeks to answer how a young humpback died.

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

    Introducing: The Ballast Podcast Sep 17, 2019

    This week we bring you something slightly different: the first episode of Hakai Magazine's first podcast! Did you know ship ballast from the United Kingdom built Manhattan? Or some of it. This was one of the enticing tidbits that got us very interested in ballast and we decided to delve in. A podcast on ballast? Sure, why not!

    If you like what you hear, subscribe to Ballast wherever you listen to podcasts. You can learn more about the Ballast podcast at hakaimagazine.com/ballast-podcast/.

    The Tale of Dirty, Old, Leaky Zalinski Sep 10, 2019

    by Larry Pynn • A Second World War-era shipwreck is a haunting reminder that you can never fully clean up an oil spill.

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

    The Uncertain Future of Puffin for Dinner (Rebroadcast) Sep 03, 2019

    by Cheryl Katz • Hunting and eating puffins are Icelandic traditions. But for how much longer?

    Originally published in January 2017, this story explores the declining seabird populations in Iceland and the effect on traditional Icelandic culture. The original story, along with photos, can be found onhttps://www.hakaimagazine.com.

    Leviathans in the Harbor Aug 27, 2019

    by Brian Payton • More and bigger cruise ships are crowding coastal destinations. When is enough, enough? Who gets to decide?

    The original story, along with photos, can be found onhttps://www.hakaimagazine.com.

    The Last Trial of the Codfather (Rebroadcast) Aug 20, 2019

    by Brendan Borrell • Since his release from prison in the 1980s, Carlos Rafael has ruthlessly run his Massachusetts seafood business with little regard for the law. But is there any other way to survive the gauntlet of restrictions on the New England fishing industry?

    This examination of Rafael was originally published in January 2017. We learned yesterday, Aug 19, 2019, that the US federal government has settled its case against Rafael and he won’t be permitted to fish commercially in the US again. Read that news on the Washington Post.

    The original story, along with photos, can be found onhttps://www.hakaimagazine.com.

    The Rat Spill Aug 13, 2019

    by Sarah Gilman • A tiny Alaskan island faces a threat as deadly as an oil spill—rats.

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

    Ticked Off on Martha’s Vineyard Aug 06, 2019

    by Stephen Strauss • Forget rubbing elbows with the rich and famous, you’re more likely to get Lyme disease on the island.

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

    Swimming with Tuna Jul 29, 2019

    by Jessica Wynne Lockhart • A controversial plan for a tourist attraction sparks questions about South Australia’s celebrated tuna ranching industry.

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

    Wasted Jul 23, 2019

    by Sasha Chapman • Our global food system discards 46 million tonnes of fish each year. Why?

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

    A Visit with the Glacier Squad Jul 16, 2019

    by Madeline Ostrander • For 35 years, a scientist and his team have been taking the pulse of 10 coastal glaciers. The diagnosis is in.

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

    Searching for Keith Jul 09, 2019

    by Sarah Tory • A detective’s quest reveals how one idealistic fisheries observer may have collided with criminals and desperate migrants—and paid for it with his life.

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

    The Secret History of Bioluminescence (Rebroadcast) Jul 02, 2019

    by Ferris Jabr • Illuminating maps during war, guiding planes to safety, making genes and proteins visible—organisms get their glow on to help humans.

    Originally published in May 2016, this fascinating story is as relevant now as it was then. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    What I Wish My Father Had Taught Me About Fishing Jun 24, 2019

    by Paul Greenberg • Or how modern sport fishing threatens a timeless tradition.

    The original story can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    Supersize My Seabream Jun 18, 2019

    by Jeremy Hsu • Researchers are using CRISPR gene editing technology to give Japan’s coveted red seabream a bodybuilding boost. But will people accept it?

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

    The Hot Mess of Hawai‘i’s Renewable Power Push Jun 11, 2019

    by Peter Fairley • Can the small Hawaiian island of Moloka‘i and its utility get along well enough to teach the rest of the world how to get off fossil-fueled electricity?

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

    The Newest Lab Rat Has Eight Arms Jun 03, 2019

    by Mićo Tatalović • Move over mice and fruit flies, the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is busy developing the next great model organism for science.

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

    The Whale Dying on the Mountain (Rebroadcast) May 28, 2019

    by J. B. MacKinnon • As the Comox Glacier disappears so does part of the local culture.

    Originally published in February 2016, this compelling story is as relevant now as it was then. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

    The Baffling Case of the Belugas that Won’t Bounce Back May 21, 2019

    by Amorina Kingdon • What’s keeping Cook Inlet belugas from thriving?

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

    Fish Below Your Feet and Other Solutions for a Living Harbor May 14, 2019

    by Tyee Bridge • In Seattle, Singapore, and other waterfront cities around the world, engineers are creating life-enhancing designs to encourage marine biodiversity.

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

    The Tough Sell of Turtle-Saving Tech May 07, 2019

    by Yao-Hua Law • Sea turtle excluder devices are simple. Getting them adopted is anything but.

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

    How Animals Code Their Kids for Survival Apr 30, 2019

    by Elin Kelsey • Insights into epigenetics and inheritance show that some organisms can adapt to a changing world.

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

    Finding Our First Fish Apr 22, 2019

    by Alex Riley • Sharks aren’t primitive, and they aren’t the most primitive surviving jawed fish either. New fossils are rattling the fish family tree.

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

    Reassessing Seal Rescue Apr 16, 2019

    by Cathleen O’Grady • The Netherlands is trying to do something new when it comes to rescuing “stranded” seals: less.

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

    Eradicating the One Percent Apr 09, 2019

    by Brendan Borrell • The swamps and subdivisions of southern Florida are overrun with invasive reptiles, including Burmese pythons and Nile monitor lizards. The only way to eliminate every last one of them is to follow the DNA trail they leave behind.

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

    Germany’s Winds of Change Apr 02, 2019

    by Paul Hockenos • One community loves wind turbines; another resents them. What Germany gleans from two seaside communities may determine its carbon future.

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

    Born to Swim Mar 26, 2019

    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.

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

    Caamaño: The Sound of (Whale) Music Mar 18, 2019

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

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

    Reawakening Kaloko Mar 12, 2019

    by Jon Letman • Volunteers resurrect a traditional fishpond on the Island of Hawai‘i, strengthening ties to their culture and land in the process.

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

    Seaweed Economics 101: Boom and Bust in the North Atlantic Mar 04, 2019

    by Claire Eamer • Coastal communities have watched the economic pendulum—and their futures—swing wildly when it comes to relying on seaweed as an industry. Is there a better way?

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

    The Basketmaker Feb 26, 2019

    by Laura Trethewey • Through the practice and poetry of basketmaking, lives, cultures, and generations intertwine.

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

    Citizen Science Comes of Age Feb 19, 2019

    by Alastair Bland • Increasingly, scientists are relying on data gathered by volunteers to make their research happen.

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

    Hey Beacher, Leave Those Fish Alone Feb 12, 2019

    by Kelly Catalfamo • Grunion, little fish that mate on beaches from California to Mexico, face a lot of obstacles to maintaining a healthy population. And the most pernicious may be drunk beachgoers.

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

    The Great Dolphin Dilemma Feb 05, 2019

    by Lina Zeldovich • For years, animal rights advocates have waged war against the US Navy for its use of dolphins in warfare and research. Is a resolution possible?

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

    The Gnawing Question of Saltwater Beavers Jan 29, 2019

    by Ben Goldfarb • Scientists have long overlooked beavers in the intertidal zone. Now they’re counting on the freshwater rodents to restore Washington’s coastal ecosystems.

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

    Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens Jan 22, 2019

    by Leslie Anthony • On Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, culling deer is an act of cultural and ecological restoration.

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

    The Curious Case of Bermuda’s Mysterious Turtle Jan 14, 2019

    by Ben Goldfarb • Operation Green Turtle was considered one of the most audacious failures in the history of conservation biology—until a stunning nest inspired scientists to reconsider its legacy.

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

    The Risky Fame of a Rare Island Wildcat Jan 08, 2019

    by Rachel Nuwer • As Japan moves to make Iriomote Island a World Heritage Site, locals fear that tourists will overrun their remote paradise and impact their critically endangered feline neighbors.

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

    A Swedish Island’s Rare Balancing Act Jan 01, 2019

    by Andrew Curry • On Öland, humans and grazing cattle have created a haven of biodiversity and preserved it for thousands of years.

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

    Why Does Halibut Cost So Much? Dec 11, 2018

    by Larry Pynn • There are good reasons why putting halibut on your plate can strain your wallet.

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

    The Riddle of the Roaming Plastics Dec 04, 2018

    by Matthew Halliday • It is one of the modern world’s biggest mysteries—99 percent of the plastics that enter the ocean are missing.

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

    An Oasis of Open Water Nov 27, 2018

    by Julia Rosen • Inuit in Canada and Greenland want to protect an ecological wonder—a massive Arctic polynya—at the center of their world.

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

    The Cavernous World under the Woods Nov 20, 2018

    by Bruce Grierson • On Vancouver Island, karst researchers hustle to save one of Earth’s most underappreciated—and fragile—ecosystems: an ecosystem hidden in plain sight.

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

    Instant Ocean Nov 13, 2018

    by Hannah Hindley • Originally built as a gateway to space colonization, Biosphere 2 has a new purpose: to breed supercorals strong enough to survive swiftly changing seas. First, scientists must revive the simulated ocean.

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

    The Hidden Coastal Culture of the Ancient Maya Nov 06, 2018

    by Erik Vance • For thousands of years, ancient Maya kings ruled a vast inland empire in Mexico and Belize. But just how inland was it, really?

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

    The Ghosts of Fishers Past Oct 29, 2018

    by Brian Owens • Lost fishing gear keeps on doing the job it was designed for long after its owners are gone.

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

    The Halibut Hook Revival Oct 23, 2018

    by Raina Delisle • An ingenious Indigenous fishing technology with spiritual significance is making a comeback.

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

    Herschel, the Very Hungry Sea Lion Oct 16, 2018

    by Katharine Gammon • It’s dangerous to blame the decline of one species on a single predator. We humans like to do it anyway.

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

    In the Kingdom of the Bears Oct 09, 2018

    by Jude Isabella • The human-bear bond is ancient, but across the northern hemisphere, only a few societies remember the art of neighboring bears.

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

    Kelly, the Sassy Dolphin Oct 02, 2018

    by Rose Eveleth • What can one brash dolphin teach us about personality?

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

    Letting Go of Paradise Sep 24, 2018

    by Steven Ashley • Three years after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New Jersey’s coast, few local communities want to accept that the Shore’s glory days are numbered.

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

    Guilt-Free on the Sea? Sep 18, 2018

    by Paul Hockenos • How Norway is using oil and gas riches to engineer a future in emission-free seafaring.

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

    The Oracle of Oyster River Sep 11, 2018

    by Brian Payton • On Vancouver Island, a hermit-priest has spent a lifetime contemplating the natural world. At 95, he has come to believe there is a way we can save it.

    Of Roe, Rights, and Reconciliation Aug 28, 2018

    by Ian Gill • On the British Columbia coast, the Heiltsuk First Nation asserts its rights to manage its resources, and who has access to them, through the seasonal herring harvest.

    What the Ancient Oyster Knows Aug 20, 2018

    by Geoffrey Giller • Scientists in the emerging field of conservation paleobiology believe that the key to oyster conservation could be contained in ancient shells.

    The Last Cannery Standing Aug 14, 2018

    by Frances Backhouse • The British Columbia coastline once pulsed with action around salmon canneries. Today, guided by Indigenous leadership, only one cannery processing wild salmon remains.

    Welcome to the Arctic, Fish Aug 07, 2018

    by Edward Struzik • As the climate changes, the Arctic Ocean beckons Pacific salmon and other species. How will we fish responsibly?

    Groomed to Death Jul 31, 2018

    by Brendan Borrell • Urban beaches around the world have less garbage than remote beaches, but less life too. The City of Santa Monica hopes to change the image of a clean beach.

    Seafood CSI Jul 23, 2018

    by Kenneth R. Weiss • Advances in genetic technology will make us all DNA detectives.

    Where Our Human Ancestors Made an Impression Jul 18, 2018

    by Andrew Curry • Coastlines around the world boast hints of ancient humans who gathered and traveled along the edges of the world, where land meets sea.

    Fishonomics 101: the Illusion of Abundance Jul 09, 2018

    by Ilima Loomis • How globalization of the seafood industry keeps consumers in the dark and prices down.

    Slime, Shorebirds, and a Scientific Mystery Jun 25, 2018

    by Daniel Wood • Could the survival of millions of migrating shorebirds depend on the preservation of humble marine biofilm?

    The Future of Castro’s Crocs Jun 19, 2018

    by Shanna Baker • As a breeding facility works to retain a pure lineage of the Cuban crocodile, out in the wild the division between species is getting murkier all the time.

    Evicted by Climate Change Jun 11, 2018

    by Madeline Ostrander • Government regulations forced the Yup’ik to give up their semi-nomadic existence. Now, as the land around them vanishes, they’re puzzling through the problem of moving.

    The Mysterious Decline of Iceland’s American Invader Jun 06, 2018

    by Gloria Dickie • In Iceland, imported mink escaped fur farms and feasted their way through the food web—until nature bit back.

    A Fish Called Rockweed May 29, 2018

    by Ben Goldfarb • In Maine, a strange legal debate is raging over rights to the state’s most important seaweed.

    What History Gives, the Sea Steals May 21, 2018

    by Elizabeth Preston • In Scotland and around the world, archaeologists rush to understand ancient sites that climate change is both revealing and washing away.

    Row, Row, Row Your Coat May 15, 2018

    by Michael Engelhard • In Victorian England, re-engineered rain cloaks, umbrellas, and walking sticks floated adventurers down the Thames and, eventually, into the Arctic.

    Training the Polar Bear Patrol May 08, 2018

    by Eva Holland • A grassroots guard learns how to keep people and polar bears safe in a small Arctic community.

    When Mountains Fall into the Sea May 01, 2018

    by Tyee Bridge • As glaciers melt, unstable slopes are being exposed and are on the precipice of collapse.

    The Oil Spill Cleanup Illusion Apr 23, 2018

    by Andrew Nikiforuk • Why do we pretend to clean up oil spills in the ocean?

    The Local-Carb Diet Apr 17, 2018

    by Madeline Ostrander • Dedicated Pacific Northwest plant lovers nurture an indigenous food with ancient roots.

    Defenders of the Forgotten Fish Apr 10, 2018

    by Ben Goldfarb • Tribes of the Columbia River watershed are hustling to keep the Pacific lamprey alive, one fish at a time.

    When Whales and Humans Talk Apr 03, 2018

    by Krista Langlois • Arctic people have been communicating with cetaceans for centuries—and scientists are finally taking note.

    The Mysterious Disappearance of Keith Davis Mar 26, 2018

    by Sarah Tory • The unsettling disappearance of a fisheries observer sparks questions about safety on the high seas and the fate of the fish stocks observers attempt to monitor.

    How Ancient Rome’s 1% Hijacked the Beach Mar 19, 2018

    by Heather Pringle • The rich, the poor, and the battle for the Bay of Naples.

    Weapons of War Litter the Ocean Floor Mar 12, 2018

    by Andrew Curry • At least one million tonnes of chemical weapons were dumped in the oceans between 1919 and 1980. Now what?

    The Long, Knotty, World-Spanning Story of String Mar 06, 2018

    by Ferris Jabr • String is far more important than the wheel in the pantheon of inventions.

    Lord of the ’Rhynchs Feb 27, 2018

    by Adrienne Mason • There and back again: a taxonomist’s quest to reveal the world’s tiniest realms.

    A Sunken Bridge the Size of a Continent Feb 19, 2018

    by Krista Langlois, Heather Pringle • A remote Arctic land may hold a vital missing chapter from human history. The only problem? It disappeared at the end of the last ice age.

    Hawai‘i’s Last Outlaw Hippies Feb 14, 2018

    by Brendan Borrell • After half a century, the counterculture squatters of Kalalau Valley are facing a final eviction.

    The Trees That Sail to Sea Feb 06, 2018

    by Brian Payton • In one of nature’s remarkable second acts, dead trees become driftwood and embark on transformative journeys.

    Eel of Fortune Jan 30, 2018

    by Karen Pinchin • Against a backdrop of competing cultural and commercial interests, Canadian regulators will soon spin the wheel on the future of the little-understood American eel.

    The Noose Beneath the Waves Jan 23, 2018

    by Sasha Chapman • Fishing gear can pose a deadly threat to whales—and to those who try to save them.

    Why Iceland Is Turning Purple Jan 16, 2018

    by Egill Bjarnason • Buoyed by climate change, an invasive plant is taking over the landscape of the island nation.

    Twilight for the Sawfish Jan 08, 2018

    by Jori Lewis • In West Africa, the sawfish was once a source of cultural pride and power. What happens to traditional African cultures as it disappears?

    Fish Feel Pain. Now What? Jan 01, 2018

    by Ferris Jabr • Terrestrial animals get humane treatment and legal protections, but until now, fish pain has largely been ignored.

    Fish, Drugs, and Murder Dec 12, 2017

    by Alexander Villegas • For years, Costa Rica was synonymous with tourism, sustainability, and biodiversity. Now collapsing fisheries have led to turmoil.

    Quick Sand, Dirty Money Dec 05, 2017

    Story by Kimon de Greef • Illegal sand mining in South Africa is starving beaches of sand, ruining rivers, and endangering lives.

    The Hunger Games: Two Killer Whales, Same Sea, Different Diets Nov 28, 2017

    by Larry Pynn • The Salish Sea’s resident killer whales are in trouble—and garnering all the headlines—but transient killer whales traveling the same waters seem to be doing fine.

    Death by Killer Algae Nov 21, 2017

    by Claudia Geib • When 343 sei whales died from a harmful algal bloom in Chilean Patagonia, they opened a window into the effect changing climate is having on marine mammals, our oceans, and us.

    Landlocked Islanders Nov 14, 2017

    by Krista Langlois • Can Marshall Islanders whose lives are tied to the sea maintain their culture in Oklahoma?

    The Ecolabel Fable Nov 07, 2017

    by Raina Delisle • Buyer beware: sustainable seafood programs can’t guarantee ocean-friendly choices.

    The Scientist Who Reads a Lost History in the Mud Nov 01, 2017

    by Ann Finkbeiner • Hard working and tough as nails, Grace Brush did what others couldn’t—she teased out the mystery of the Chesapeake Bay.

    Damming Eden Oct 24, 2017

    by Emilienne Malfatto • As a massive dam nears completion in Turkey, residents downriver in the idyllic Mesopotamian Marshes prepare to see their homeland destroyed—again.

    Death of a Modern Wolf Oct 17, 2017

    by J.B. MacKinnon • Once feared, vilified, and exterminated, the wolves of Vancouver Island face an entirely different threat: our fascination, our presence, and our selfies.

    From Prejudice to Pride Oct 10, 2017

    by Jude Isabella • In the 20th century, Japanese anthropologists and officials tried to hide the existence of the Indigenous Ainu. Then the Ainu fought back like their cousins, the bears.

    Whales Through a New Lens Oct 02, 2017

    by Erich Hoyt • Forty years ago, the world’s whale researchers met in Indiana. The now legendary, but nearly forgotten, meeting changed the way scientists and the public see whales—and it all started with a few photographs.

    Saving the Ocean One Outfit at a Time Sep 26, 2017

    by Heather Pringle and Amorina Kingdon • The sea suffers for fashion. Kombucha leather and leased jeans to the rescue.

    Avoiding Extinction Sep 20, 2017

    by Sarah Gilman • Giving Mexico’s rarest porpoise, the vaquita, a fighting chance in the face of poverty, corruption, and greed.

    Sand? Mine! Sep 13, 2017

    by Tyee Bridge • Our insatiable need for concrete has led to destructive mining around the world. How can we do it better?

    The Oral History of Toothless Whales Aug 28, 2017

    by Jennifer S. Holland

    Baleen whales carry their medical records in their mouths.

    Blasting Through the Hunley Mystery Aug 23, 2017

    by Evan Lubofsky

    A maverick scientist claims she has done what scores of researchers before her failed to do: solve the century-old mystery of why a legendary Civil War submarine sank.

    The Great Quake and the Great Drowning Aug 21, 2017

    by Ann Finkbeiner

    Mega-quakes have periodically rocked North America’s Pacific Northwest. Indigenous people told terrifying stories about the devastation but refused to leave.

    The Power of Compassion Aug 15, 2017

    by Elin Kelsey

    Why humpback whales rescue seals and why volunteering for beach cleanups improves your health.

    Peeping in on the Mile Deep Club Aug 08, 2017

    by Eloise Gibson

    Braving an Antarctic winter to catch Chilean sea bass in the act.

    The Fisher Kings Jul 25, 2017

    by Zach Zorich

    Along southern Florida’s coast, the ancient Calusa constructed an entire island of shell and defied the Spanish Conquest.

    Hunger’s Children Jul 18, 2017

    by Ann Finkbeiner

    Fleeing the Irish Famine, some immigrants brought their islands with them to North America.

    How Many Countries Does it Take to Save a Fish? Jul 11, 2017

    by Sasha Chapman

    All of them—which makes conservation difficult when your neighbors keep poaching.

    Watts in the Water Jun 27, 2017

    by Bruce Grierson

    Our oceans contain enough energy to power the planet—if we could just get our hands on it.

    The Brine Revolution Jun 20, 2017

    by Heather Pringle

    Did lowly shellfish change the world?

    The Lunar Sea Jun 13, 2017

    by Ferris Jabr

    The moon influences life in a surprising and subtle way: with its light.

    In The Land Of Lost Gardens Jun 06, 2017

    by Heather Pringle

    Tireless in her quest, ethnobotanist Nancy Turner works with indigenous elders to preserve plant knowledge dating back to the First People in the New World.

    Unique Language of Newfoundland May 30, 2017

    by Emily Urquhart

    Isolated in the North Atlantic, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador developed a subtle and beautiful lexicon to describe their environment.

    The Shellfish Gene May 23, 2017

    by Amorina Kingdon and Patrick Daley

    How shellfish farmers are leaning on genes to unmask the secrets of mussels, scallops, and oysters.

    Reef Avengers May 16, 2017

    by Theodora Sutcliffe

    Indonesia’s reefs have been poisoned or blasted to smithereens by the very people who depend on them the most. Now islanders are working to restore the coral, and recover the resources they’ve lost, piece by piece.

    Crocodiles Rising May 09, 2017

    by Shanna Baker

    In the Northern Territory of Australia, policymakers and biologists managed the impossible—making the benefits of living with a booming population of deadly crocodiles outweigh the risks. But when two apex predators must share coastal resources, there’s bound to be conflict.

    Drawing Meaning from Death, One Seabird at a Time May 02, 2017

    by Larry Pynn

    In the Pacific Northwest, the diligence of citizen scientists is shedding light on the lives, and deaths, of seabirds.

    Bandits On The Beach Apr 25, 2017

    by Jude Isabella

    What island raccoons tell us about fear.

    Embracing the Weirdness Apr 18, 2017

    by Jude Isabella

    The drought in California has created an obsession with water, but sometimes, no water is just fine.

    Pool-landia Apr 11, 2017

    by Egill Bjarnason

    For 70 years, Iceland has kept afloat the idea that mandatory swimming lessons save lives, but the policy doesn’t hold water.

    Dam Busters Apr 04, 2017

    by Paul Greenberg

    A nascent environmental movement is liberating rivers and freeing fish.

    No Wool, No Vikings Mar 28, 2017

    by Claire Eamer

    The fleece that launched 1,000 ships.

    For Sale Wild Russian Killer Whales Mar 21, 2017

    by Lina Zeldovich

    As Westerners condemn live whale shows, Russia hunts and sells killer whales to Chinese amusement parks.

    Little Shop Of Wildlife Horrors Mar 14, 2017

    by Gloria Dickie

    The grim curios and taxidermic creations housed in the US wildlife repository provide clues about trends in wildlife smuggling. And in recent years, coastal species from Latin America have been showing up en masse.

    From Vilified to Vindicated Mar 07, 2017

    by Heather Pringle

    How a toxic debate over the first Americans hobbled science for decades.

    The Bounty of The Bone Pile Feb 27, 2017

    by Michael Engelhard

    Butchered whales lure polar bears and tourists to a coastal Alaskan town. So far, so good. Sort of.

    Saving the Silverspot Feb 21, 2017

    by Rebecca Heisman

    A team of scientists and land managers is racing to save a butterfly that depends on fragile coastal habitat.

    The Unforgettable Pia Arke Feb 14, 2017

    by Vanessa Gregory

    The most important feminist, postcolonial artist you’ve never heard of.

    The Clam That Sank a Thousand Ships Feb 07, 2017

    by Sarah Gilman

    These infamous clams are invading new areas, buoyed by climate change and the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

    How To Fund An Expedition Jan 31, 2017

    by Eli Kintisch

    Charles Francis Hall had the courage to explore the Arctic—and the savvy to get the wealthy to pay for it.

    People Of The Sea Ice See Cracks Forming Jan 24, 2017

    by Eli Kintisch

    One of Canada’s most northerly communities reinvents its relationship with a thawing landscape.

    The Uncertain Future of Puffin for Dinner Jan 17, 2017

    by Cheryl Katz

    Hunting and eating puffins are Icelandic traditions. But for how much longer?

    The Last Trial Of The Codfather Jan 10, 2017

    by Brendan Borrell

    Since his release from prison in the 1980s, Carlos Rafael has ruthlessly run his Massachusetts seafood business with little regard for the law. But is there any other way to survive the gauntlet of restrictions on the New England fishing industry?

    The Whale Dying On The Mountain Jan 09, 2017

    by J.B. MacKinnon

    As the Comox Glacier disappears so does part of the local culture.

    Secret History Of Bioluminescence Jan 09, 2017

    by Ferris Jabr

    Illuminating maps during war, guiding planes to safety, making genes and proteins visible—organisms get their glow on to help humans.

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