by Sarah Keartes • Your obnoxious neighbor or just a misunderstood, displaced seabird?

This article is part of Birdopolis, a three-part series that explores the lives of birds that are, by accident or design, spending more time in urban environments. The other stories are “Honolulu: A Seabird’s Surprising Five Star Destination” and “The City, the Sparrow, and the Tempestuous Sea”.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

by Karen Pinchin • Armed with traditional knowledge and modern science, a small team hunts for the sweet spot that could save oysters from a parasite that has decimated populations in Cape Breton and beyond.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

by Karen Pinchin • Armed with traditional knowledge and modern science, a small team hunts for the sweet spot that could save oysters from a parasite that has decimated populations in Cape Breton and beyond.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

by Brendan Borrell • After half a century, the counterculture squatters of Kalalau Valley are facing a final eviction.

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

by Brendan Borrell • After half a century, the counterculture squatters of Kalalau Valley are facing a final eviction.

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

by Brian Payton • In one of nature’s remarkable second acts, dead trees become driftwood and embark on transformative journeys.

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

by Brian Payton • In one of nature’s remarkable second acts, dead trees become driftwood and embark on transformative journeys.

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Listen to the first episode of The Sound Aquatic, a new five-part Hakai Magazine podcast that invites you to hear the ocean like never before. Then subscribe to the miniseries through your favorite podcast app.

Listen to the first episode of The Sound Aquatic, a new five-part Hakai Magazine podcast that invites you to hear the ocean like never before. Then subscribe to the miniseries through your favorite podcast app.

by Peter Andrey Smith • Invasive species are sneaking around the world, nestled in the seaweed used to ship bait worms. An easy solution exists, but the industry is resisting change.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.