Hakai Institute

The Hakai Institute is a scientific research, teaching, and meeting center located on Calvert Island, British Columbia, Canada. We specialize in long-term ecological research with active programs in archaeology, earth sciences, terrestrial ecology, and marine ecology.

About Us

• 🌎 Locations:
  • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  • Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada
  • Calvert Island, British Columbia, Canada
• 🏛️ Established: 2002
• 🔬 Type: Ecological observatory
• 🌿 Focus: Long-term ecological research on the Central Coast of British Columbia
• 🤝 Partnerships: First Nations, local schools, government agencies, and BC universities

Our Work

At Hakai Institute, we're dedicated to understanding and preserving the rich ecosystems of coastal British Columbia. Our research spans various disciplines, including:

• 🏞️ Terrestrial ecology
• 🌊 Marine ecology
• 🏺 Archaeology
• 🌋 Earth sciences

Machine Learning Projects

We're leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance our ecological research:

• 🛰️ Habitat Mapping: Developing ML models for mapping kelp, mussel, and seagrass habitats using drone and fixed-wing aerial imagery.
• 🦑 Kelp-o-Matic: Our open-source package for kelp detection and mapping. Check it out!

Resources

• 🌐 Website: www.hakai.org
• 📚 Research Publications: https://hakai.org/publications
• 💻 Software: github.com/HakaiInstitute