Episodes
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Bonus episode: The Demon River
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday 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.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
The Problem with Boating’s High-Fiberglass Diet
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Rebroadcast: The Basketmaker
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Rebroadcast: Hey Beacher, Leave Those Fish Alone
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
The Coolest Library on Earth
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Marine Protected Areas, Explained
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday 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.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Huh, Our Fake Beach Is Good for Sharks
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Rebroadcast: The Great Dolphin Dilemma
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Rebroadcast: The Gnawing Question of Saltwater Beavers
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Rebroadcast: Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday 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.