Four Bits of Wonder

A roundup of nature videos from the Hakai Institute to provide a little much-needed distraction and beauty.

Apr 3, 2020 | 4 videos

Coastal Job: Hollywood Water Stuntwoman

You’ll never believe how your favorite ocean scene was filmed.

Apr 2, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Indian Ocean By-catch Claims Millions of Dolphins

Gill net fisheries in the ocean have killed four million dolphins since 1950.

Apr 1, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Manta Rays Hit by Boats More than Previously Thought

Watching one manta’s propeller wound heal has revealed a scarring pattern previously mistaken for a shark bite.

Mar 31, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Community Lockdowns

To protect their communities from the spread of COVID-19 and to preserve precious medical resources, some British Columbia communities are asking visitors to stay home.

Mar 30, 2020 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes

Why Do Fish School?

A swirling mass of fish swims past, as if a single organism was moving in unison. Who gets to be in the middle? How do they not bump into each other? And why are they schooling in the first place?

Mar 26, 2020 | 3 min 40 sec

Beauty and the Feast: When Herring Come to Spawn

Every spring, nature puts on a breathtaking display on the British Columbia coast.

Mar 25, 2020 | 2 min 40 sec

Masters of Camouflage

What superpower would you choose? If you said, “Invisibility cloak,” you’re not alone! The oceans are full of creatures that prefer to remain concealed, and they use all sorts of strategies to stay hidden.

Mar 24, 2020 | 5 min 10 sec