Pyrosomes appearing in BC waters
Pyrosomes are free drifting tunicates, gelatinous zooplankton typically found in tropical and sub-tropical oceans
Project Seahorse celebrates 20 years of advancing marine conservation
They have integrated research and management, from community to global scales, to make a difference for seahorses and the seas.
Ten million tonnes of fish wasted every year despite declining fish stocks
Almost 10% of the world’s total catch in the last decade was discarded due to poor fishing practices and inadequate management.
Illegal foreign fishing and lack of reporting threaten Sierra Leone’s fisheries sector
The study estimates that more than 42,000 tonnes of fish were caught illegally in 2015 alone.
For Canada’s 150th anniversary, fisheries scientists want concrete action
In an essay in the new book, REFLECTIONS OF CANADA, fisheries scientists Daniel Pauly, Rashid Sumaila and William Cheung mark a roadmap of what can be done to rebuild Canada’s fish stocks.
Croonian Medal and Lecture (Royal Society of London)
This prize lecture is the premier lecture in the biological sciences and is delivered annually at the Royal Society in London. Deadline: late January annually
Francis Crick Medal and Lecture (Royal Society of London)
For early career Commonwealth citizens in biological sciences; preference given to genetics, molecular biology and neurobiology. Deadline: Nominations close in late January
Copley Medal (Royal Society of London)
Awarded annually for outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science, though it alternates between the physical and biological sciences (odd and even years respectively). Deadline: late January annually
Marine Mammal Skeleton Exhibit
Showcasing the whale, dolphin and sea lion skeletons on display in the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) building
Mimi E. Lam wins Conservation Beacon Award
Awarded for her pioneering of an ethical approach to the conservation of marine resources, both natural and cultural, through interdisciplinary research and community engagement at the science-policy interface.