Old Coast, New Coast: Doha, Qatar

From ocean to desert and everything in between, unearthing Doha’s coastline in photographs.

Apr 22, 2015 | 250 words, a quick read

Australia’s Extremophile Coral Could Be Key to Saving the World’s Reefs

These resilient corals can handle conditions that would decimate other species.

Apr 22, 2015 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Water Wars: Seeping Saltwater is Threatening Our Drinking Water

Spurred by sea level rise and mismanagement, salty ocean water is contaminating crucial coastal freshwater.

Apr 22, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Welcome to Strand

Hakai Magazine’s home for daily news about the coast.

Apr 22, 2015 | 200 words, a quick read

Fearless

What happens when island raccoons live free of predators? A lot. And it’s not good.

Apr 22, 2015 | 4 min 15 sec

From Scales and Fins to Shiny Tins

Travel back in time to 1938, when canneries lined Canada’s west coast, salmon filled the bottom of boats, and housewives served canned salmon on their best china.

Apr 22, 2015 | 9 min 30 sec

Into the Cold

Off the coast of British Columbia, a dedicated group of friends romp regularly in the ocean, part of a growing trend of cold water swimming.

Apr 22, 2015 | 2 min 30 sec

Catch, Borrow, Release

A visionary small community on Canada’s west coast offers aquarium fans a new way to enjoy marine wildlife.

Apr 22, 2015 | 4 min