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Jude Isabella
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Executive Editor, bioGraphic
British Columbia, Victoria
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Biography
A science journalist for over three decades, Jude Isabella is executive editor at bioGraphic.com. She was the founding editor of Hakai Magazine, an online publication focused on coastal science and society that closed in 2024 after 10 years. Prior to Hakai, she was managing editor of YES Mag, a Canadian science magazine for kids. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, as a staff writer or freelancer. She continues to write science for kids; her fifth book (Kids Can Press, "Chit Chat: A Celebration of the World’s Languages") was published in Fall 2013. In spring of 2020, Kids Can Press released her sixth book, "Bringing Back the Wolves." Her one and only book for grown ups is "Salmon, A Scientific Memoir" published in 2014 by RMB.
Content
By Jude Isabella Verified| Nautilus Verified Few animals can stand their ground against a swarm of angry bees, but this crested honey buzzard appears unperturbed. Although the bird belongs to the same family as flesh-eating kites, hawks, and eagles, its main food is bee and wasp pupae and larvae—the developing brood found inside the insects’ nests. When the buzzards encounter a colony of honeybees—as in the image above, captured by photographer Staffan Widstrand in western Taiwan—they will lunch on honeycombs, too.
By Jude Isabella Verified| Popular Science Verified As the tide of invasive Pacific pink salmon threatens to overwhelm Norway’s rivers, the locals—above on the Vestre Jakobselv—net or trap as many possible before the fish spawn and die, potentially changing the ecology of the region.
By Jude Isabella Verified, Katrina Pyne| hakaimagazine.com@ The Grense Jakobselv River flows from northwestern Russia to the Barents Sea. For 35 of its 45 kilometers, the river also serves as the border between Russia and Norway. This means fishing the Grense Jakobselv can be fraught. Where the river narrows, a Norwegian angler might accidentally tangle a hook in the heather on the Russian side. Crossing the border to untangle the line is forbidden, but so is depositing a foreign object on Russian soil.
Company Info
bioGraphic
bioGraphic is a nonprofit magazine that operates independently and is supported by the California Academy of Sciences. Its mission is to showcase the beauty of nature and promote sustainable practices to address environmental challenges. The magazine aims to inspire conversations and new ideas that contribute to a healthier planet. The content offered by bioGraphic includes engaging stories and features about fascinating creatures, inspiring individuals, and unique places. It also provides insights into environmental issues, examining challenges and exploring innovative solutions. Through its storytelling, bioGraphic seeks to foster a sense of awe and hope for a sustainable future.
Founded: 2016