Amanda Vincent/Project Seahorse – Hippocampus patagonicus
Amanda Vincent photographed this beautiful female seahorse, Hippocampus patagonicus, while visiting colleagues in San Antonio Bay, Patagonia, Argentina. H. patagonicus is a newly discovered species listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. They are threatened by habitat degradation and loss from coastal development and destructive fishing practices, targeted exploitation, and by being caught […]
IOFSS Team
IOFSS Team
Alessandra Gentile – Baby Sea Stars
It was nice to see so many baby sea stars in Bamfield, BC, as the populations rebound from sea star wasting disease. This photo features many baby pisaster ochraceus, Evasterias troscheli and Dermasterias imbricata.
Marine protected areas can improve both human well-being and biodiversity conservation, new study finds
Small MPAs had more positive well-being outcomes, while large MPAs are shown to be more ecologically effective.
Dr. Sumaila and Dr. Auger-Méthé named as Canada Research Chairs
Dr. U. Rashid Sumaila named CRC Tier I in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics, and Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé named CRC Tier II in Statistical Ecology.
Understanding the data about data: How metadatabases could improve Mexico’s ocean management
Analyzing this data can reveal knowledge trends and identify gaps for future research, and help stakeholders make the best choices for conserving Mexico’s oceans.
Comprehensive global analysis shows a warmer ocean will hold fewer animals
For every degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) that the world’s oceans warm, the total mass of sea animals is projected to drop by 5%.
IOFSS Ski Trip
IOFSS Ski Trip
Carl Walters appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Dr. Walters’ research has had an important impact on fisheries science for the last 50 years