‘CSI on the ocean’: Whale researchers comb B.C. waters for eDNA

It was just after 8 a.m. when Gary Sutton and his crew spotted the signature black dorsal fins cutting through the cool waters of the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island. More than a dozen Bigg’s killer whales, also known as transient killer whales, swimming north in search of food. They surfaced every few minutes, the spray of their … Read more

Hong Kong vs Shenzhen: a day of food, drinks, sightseeing and leisure compared – how much cheaper can the mainland Chinese city be?

Arriving at 10am, I wait in line for 25 minutes (I recommend making a reservation at least one day in advance to avoid queuing). I am fortunate to get an outdoor seat with a view of the lake. The disadvantage of alfresco dining here, though, is the somewhat inattentive staff, and it requires several gestures … Read more