Long Story Shorts: What Are Hybrid Species? – Hakai Institute
“While tales of centaurs, minotaurs, and other mythical hybrid animals have captured the human imagination for centuries, our planet harbors its own collection of extraordinary beings that blur the lines between species. Journey with us as we explore the wonderful world of real-life hybrid animals….”
Ocean Wonders: Aging in the Abyss – Hakai Institute
“Imagine what it might be like to get old living in the deep. From creatures that exist for just a matter of days to others that never quite die, animal aging in the deep blue is as wild as the sea itself. Join us as we take a look at what it’s like to grow old in the ocean…”
Ocean Wonders: A Symphony of Smells – Hakai Institute
“Take a whiff of the sea breeze. What happens to that scent when you sink below the surface? It turns out the sense of smell is crucial to those living in the deep. Hold your breath—but not your nose—as we explore olfaction in the ocean…”
Long Story Shorts: What Is a Core Sample? – Hakai Institute
Have you ever wanted to go back in time— just to see what it was like? Well, scientists have figured out how …sort of… Watch this video to find out how tree, ice, and sediment cores can tell us all sorts of things about the past…
Long Story Shorts: How Do Invasive Species Take Over? – Hakai Institute
Invasive species start as strangers in a strange land but over time come to dominate their new homes. The ocean has played host to some of the most prolific of these infiltrations of our time. So just how are these marine invaders able to adapt and thrive in new neighborhoods?
Long Story Shorts: Why Should You Care about Deep-Sea Mining? – Hakai Institute
Deep-sea mining is a controversial proposed solution to the rising global demand for metals—but did you know it has the potential to destroy vital deep-water ecosystems and cause unknown ripple effects through the entire marine ecosystem?
Long Story Shorts: What is Ocean Stratification? – Hakai Institute
The ocean has layers that mix—sometimes. What are the layers made of? And why is it bad news when they don’t?
Long Story Shorts: How Do Whales Withstand Ocean Pressure? – Hakai Institute
The deeper you go into the ocean, the more pressure there is to contend with. So how do deep-diving whales—air-breathing mammals like us—survive life in the deep?
Long Story Shorts: What Causes Red Tides? – Hakai Institute
Red tides are the worst-named algal anomaly out there—they’re not always red, but these blooms of algae can be harmful to humans and other animals.