Sea otters are returning to the shores of Haida Gwaii, B.C., after centuries following a period of near extinction. The return is exciting for many residents, but also has some ecological implications as well.
Hunted almost to extinction for their pelts, the voracious mammals are being reintroduced to their traditional haunts on Canada’s west coast, but some fishing communities fear for their livelihoods
The unique wildlife of Haida Gwaii’s 150 islands is under attack by invasive crabs, rats and deer – echoing how local people also became vulnerable to outside forces