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
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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