A Community’s Quest to Document Every Species on Their Island Home

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A Community’s Quest to Document Every Species on Their Island Home

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by Marina Wang • Naming leads to knowing, which leads to understanding. Residents of a small British Columbia island take to the forests and beaches to connect with their non-human neighbors.
The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

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Jun 28, 2022

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Hakai Magazine explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective. This audio edition showcases readings of our long-form feature stories. New episodes are typically published Tuesdays.

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