In over 80% of fish species, the females, including those known as ‘big old fecund females,’ or BOFFS, grow bigger than the males.
Nathan Bennett explores how the oceans are shaped by power and politics, narratives and knowledge, scale and history, and environmental justice and equity.
Researcher Gabriel Reygondeau was selected as “The Marine Guy” for the Half Earth Project and also named a UBC-Yale Fellow.
Fishing mortality and environmental factors affect fish biomass and catches more than seal predation in the region.
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RESEARCH
IOF researchers study the oceans and the livelihoods of the coastal populations who depend on their health.
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EDUCATION
IOF students work with some of the world’s leading experts in fisheries management and ocean science.
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IMPACT
Work at the IOF has improved fisheries management, informed policy, improved research practices, and more.
| Upcoming Event When and how to worry about Ocean Acidification: the case of the Greenland Shrimp fishery with Dr Brooks Kaiser, Visiting Professor, University of Southern Denmark January 18, 2019 |
Our Vision
A world in which the ocean is healthy and its resources are used sustainably and equitably.
Our Mission
To lead the way to healthy and sustainable marine and freshwater systems through excellent research, inspirational education, and innovative societal engagement.