A Window into the Lives of Resident Killer Whales

From the Gikumi research vessel, the UBC Marine Mammal Research Unit and the Hakai Institute headed out on the Salish Sea and off the central coast of British Columbia to study the foraging behaviors of resident killer whales.

Apr 13, 2020 | 4 min 20 sec

One Great Shot: Neighborly Care

Our photographer glimpses a symbiotic gathering off Baja California.

Apr 8, 2020 | 200 words, 1 photo

Lichens: Corals of the Forest

You’ve probably walked past them hundreds of times. Devil’s matchstick, frog pelt, lungwort, and, of course, fairy barf. While these sound like ingredients for a fictional witch’s potion, you can find these and more on a walk through the forests of British Columbia. Let us introduce you to a symbiotic relationship like no other—the lichens.

Apr 6, 2020 | 3 min 10 sec

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

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

Welcome to Crazy Town

At first glance, the rocky shores of Calvert Island, British Columbia, don’t seem like a very hospitable place for an animal.

Mar 23, 2020 | 3 min