If there doesn’t yet exist a collective noun for nature enthusiasts—the ecologists, naturalists, taxonomists, and other biodiversity scholars of the world—perhaps a curiosity would be fitting. This past spring, the Hakai Institute team gath…
On the British Columbia coast, an insidious invasion is happening below the waves, one poised to substantially alter nearshore ecosystems if left unchecked. The invader? A shore-dwelling crustacean called the European green crab. At first g…
From invasive crabs to lost whales, tapping into the world of environmental DNA can be the key to solving some of nature’s biggest riddles. Join us as we crack the code on nature and unlock mysteries in The Nature Files. This video series i…
Bowhead whales are fascinating creatures—even by whale standards. Named for their arched mouths, which happen to be the largest maws of any animal, these whales are now also believed to be the longest-living mammals. Their potential lifesp…
This post was originally published as a guest piece in Hakai Magazine’s newsletter. Sign up here to receive this free weekly newsletter. I’ve been exploring the waters around Vancouver Island since I first came to British Columbia 20 years
To tell stories about coastal science, we need jaw-dropping footage of life in the ocean. For our team of experts, that means bone-chilling winter dives and tricky, sometimes dangerous, conditions—and a few adventures along the way. Join us…
Understanding the dynamic environment of British Columbia’s coastal waters requires regular, continuous monitoring of oceanographic conditions. While technology allows the Hakai Institute to do some of this work remotely, people on boats ar…
The Hakai Institute—part of the Tula Foundation—has offices in Quadra Island/Campbell River, Victoria, and Vancouver. We also partner with universities, NGOs, First Nations, government agencies, businesses, and local communities. The roots
The Hakai Institute is a set of interlocking programs that blend technology and science to better understand the coastal margin of British Columbia and beyond. We eschew both scientific and geographical artificial boundaries, as our interdi…
Kahn, J. G. (2024). Pig and dog use in the pre‐contact Society Island Chiefdoms: integrated ethnohistoric, archaeological and use‐web analyses. Archaeology in Oceania. doi.org/10.1002/arco.5314 Letham, B., Fedje, D., Hebda, C. F., Dyck, A.,…
From time to time we have specific jobs to fill. Even if there are no current openings listed, if you are well qualified in one of these areas, we encourage you to send your résumé and cover letter to careers@tula.org and note the area of i…
Calvert Island Ecological Observatory End of Kwakshua Channel Calvert Island, BC Quadra Island Ecological Observatory Hyacinthe Bay Road Quadra Island, BC Hakai Node at the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries Room 216, Aquatic Ecosys…