The Path of the Unseen Whale

Just as a hunter leaves a trail in the snow, a whale forms prints on the water’s surface.

Apr 25, 2017 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Hakai Magazine Turns Two!

To celebrate, here are our most popular stories from our second year of publishing.

Apr 21, 2017 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

The Wrong Whale In All The Right Ways

New research reveals how the North Pacific’s wrong whale escaped exploitation during whaling’s heyday.

Apr 1, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: Iep Jāltok

A poetry collection explores the stories of the Marshallese people and the fallout of the US military’s nuclear testing on the islands.

Mar 17, 2017 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

The Goddess Who Moves Like the Waves

Afro-Cuban deity Yemayá dances like the tide in Santeria ceremonies, but replicating her movements for commercial purposes has invited critique.

Mar 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: Ice Bear

A richly illustrated book explores the cultural history of the Arctic’s iconic symbol: the polar bear.

Mar 3, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: The Fish Market

The complex story of sustainable seafood and the systems that make it possible.

Feb 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

The Mystery of the 19th-Century Maine Marine Monster

Before cameras and submersibles were commonplace, scientists had to rely on fishermen for intel on ocean creatures.

Feb 6, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes