Author Archives: kaan

Uncharted waters

Posted on April 25, 2013 by kaan

Day 2 of the journey to Cha’atl began with a beautiful sunrise. The overnight frost left a stunning sheen on everything. A big contributor to the prior day’s success was a correct interpretation of the tides and currents running through … Continue reading →

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going west

Posted on April 23, 2013 by kaan

Early Saturday morning a journey to the west coast began. The only part of the west coast of Haida Gwaii accessible by car is Rennell Sound. I have been there a few times. It is beautiful, to be sure, but … Continue reading →

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anthropological reflections

Posted on April 17, 2013 by kaan

Walking out on the shores of Rennell Sound earlier this week we passed an array of cultural artifacts. Each was a curious snapshot of human activity, but with varying longevity and visual appeal. As I walked passed each of these … Continue reading →

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westerly

Posted on April 16, 2013 by kaan

We made another trip out to Rennell Sound. It is still beautiful.

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Organising the beach

Posted on April 14, 2013 by kaan

The rocks on the shore of Yakoun Lake were heavily disordered when we arrived. They were somewhat less-so when we left.

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jetsam or flotsam?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by kaan

In the Port Clements museum there are two life jackets on display. They washed ashore following the sinking of the Queen of the North. Two people died when it went down. Their bodies were never found. Is this, perhaps, their … Continue reading →

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A balanced lifestyle

Posted on April 13, 2013 by kaan
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bearly awake

Posted on April 12, 2013 by kaan

While out near Juskatla in the same patch of woods where the aerial bear den is, I found rather definitive evidence that the bears have now awoken. While out walking I also found plenty of bear turds. This time of year they look … Continue reading →

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TESS won the funding competition!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by kaan

It was just announced this week that TESS will receive substantial funding over the next six years to improve our ability to search for earth-like planets outside our solar system! rad. More details here.

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living large

Posted on April 10, 2013 by kaan

I have been aware since I arrived that the forests here are unlike any I have been in before. Many of the trees here are several hundred years old and have a radius exceeding the length of our Ministry of … Continue reading →

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