Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People
“Western science is a curious little sister on this coast, mapping ideas and observations in spaces where Indigenous science has been foundational to kinship-building and ecological balance for millennia.”
The Quest for a Floating Utopia
“Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?”
Tuna’s Last Stand
“At stake is the future of these fish—which fuel the food chains of billfish, shark, and other larger tuna—and the future of a pantry staple that most North Americans take for granted as something that will always be one shopping trip away.”
The Dogs That Grew Wool and the People Who Love Them
“The dogs did more than provide fur. They were also part of village life: sometimes, a favorite wooly dog would keep a weaver company.”
Where Now Grizzly Bear?
“A recovering grizzly population means more young males—and they are programmed to disperse. In British Columbia, some head north along the coast, some go east into the interior, and a few head west, swimming to Vancouver Island and smaller coastal islands.”
The Radio Station and the Fisherfolk
A profile of Sound of the Sea, which helps protect fishers and the ecosystems they rely on.
Keeping Watch Over Seabirds at the World’s Edge
“In Alaska, one of the longest-running and most comprehensive seabird monitoring projects is equal parts tedium, adventure, truth, and beauty.”
The Lone Wolf That Was Loved to Death
The question of who killed Takaya, British Columbia’s famous solitary wolf.
Trapped Between Pavement and the Pacific
The quest to save a pack of nature’s misfits with bacon, strawberry jam, and a poop-sniffing rescue dog.
The Island That Humans Can’t Conquer
“A faraway island in Alaska has had its share of visitors, but none can remain for long on its shores.”
