The Halibut Hook Revival

An ingenious Indigenous fishing technology with spiritual significance is making a comeback.

Oct 23, 2018 | 2,300 words, about 12 minutes

New Genetic Research Shows the Legacy of Fish Farm Escapees

A study suggests that escaped farmed salmon are breeding in Newfoundland’s rivers—with dire consequences for wild fish.

Sep 17, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Is This Fish Self-Aware?

The cleaner wrasse appears to have passed the mirror test—a standard test of self-recognition. If the finding holds, this humble fish will join a very exclusive club.

Sep 6, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Are There Too Many Harbor Seals in British Columbia?

Advocates are pushing for a cull of British Columbia’s harbor seals. Such a decision could have consequences for a wide range of communities and industries.

Sep 4, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Bad News Bacteria for Bears

A plan to relocate bears to Washington’s North Cascade region could face a formidable obstacle from salmon poisoning disease.

Aug 29, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Of Roe, Rights, and Reconciliation

On the British Columbia coast, the Heiltsuk First Nation asserts its rights to manage its resources, and who has access to them, through the seasonal herring harvest.

Aug 28, 2018 | 4,900 words, about 25 minutes

Can Fish Tell When a Diver Is Armed?

Scientists test whether fish really can tell if a diver is holding a speargun.

Aug 27, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

For Birds, Life Is Different in a Metropolis

Along bustling salmon streams, fat male Pacific wrens rule.

Aug 24, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes