Hakai Magazine Audio Edition - podcast cover

Hakai Magazine Audio Edition

Hakai Magazinehakaimagazine.podbean.com
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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

The Sea Eagles That Returned to Mull

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 .

Sep 12, 202324 minEp. 347

Detective McDavitt and the Curious Case of the Clown Wedgefish

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 .

Sep 05, 202319 minEp. 346

Loose Lips Save Sunken Ships

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 .

Aug 22, 202312 minEp. 345

The Republic of Cows

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 .

Aug 15, 202339 minEp. 344

Rebroadcast: Born to Swim

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 .

Aug 08, 202334 minEp. 343

Rebroadcast: Caamaño: The Sound of (Whale) Music

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 .

Aug 01, 202310 minEp. 342

When Deep-Sea Miners Come A-Courting

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 .

Jul 25, 202321 minEp. 341

A River Runs Above Us

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 .

Jul 18, 202336 minEp. 340

Bonus episode: The Demon River

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, res...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 339

The Problem with Boating’s High-Fiberglass Diet

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 .

Jul 11, 202318 minEp. 338

Rebroadcast: The Basketmaker

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 .

Jun 27, 202330 minEp. 337

Rebroadcast: Hey Beacher, Leave Those Fish Alone

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 .

Jun 20, 202316 minEp. 336

The Coolest Library on Earth

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 .

Jun 13, 202322 minEp. 335

Marine Protected Areas, Explained

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 .

Jun 08, 202336 minEp. 334

Huh, Our Fake Beach Is Good for Sharks

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 .

May 30, 202313 minEp. 333

Rebroadcast: The Great Dolphin Dilemma

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 .

May 23, 202331 minEp. 332

Rebroadcast: The Gnawing Question of Saltwater Beavers

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 .

May 16, 202323 minEp. 331

Rebroadcast: Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens

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 .

May 09, 202329 minEp. 330

The Foul Chartreuse Sea

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 .

May 02, 202315 minEp. 329

Shining the Light on Baby Crabs

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 .

Apr 25, 202328 minEp. 328

I Dare You to Stop Proliferating Fossil Fuels

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 .

Apr 18, 202315 minEp. 327

Rebroadcast: The Curious Case of Bermuda’s Mysterious Turtle

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 .

Apr 11, 202317 minEp. 326

Gone to the Dogs

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 .

Apr 04, 202317 minEp. 325

Rebroadcast: The Risky Fame of a Rare Island Wildcat

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 .

Mar 28, 202326 minEp. 324

Cruise Ship Invasion

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 .

Mar 21, 202325 minEp. 323

Banking on the Seaweed Rush

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 .

Mar 14, 202320 minEp. 322

Rebroadcast: Why Does Halibut Cost So Much?

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 .

Mar 07, 202320 minEp. 321

Rebroadcast: The Cavernous World under the Woods

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 .

Feb 28, 202339 minEp. 320

In Cod’s Shadow, Redfish Rise

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 .

Feb 21, 202320 minEp. 319

Rebroadcast: The Hidden Coastal Culture of the Ancient Maya

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 .

Feb 14, 202325 minEp. 318
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android