Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries

INSTITUTE FOR THE OCEANS AND FISHERIES

Today’s global society has a responsibility to conserve freshwater and ocean ecosystems and sustainably manage fish stocks for future generations. In collaboration with partners in Canada and around the world, the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries is working towards a world in which our freshwater and ocean systems are healthy and their resources are used sustainably and equitably. Learn more

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Marine Heatwaves Amplify Projected Climate Impacts on Marine Ecosystems

IOF completes successful Adams River Trip for 2026

Congratulations to PhD Student Barry Momodou

Rashid Sumaila’s Canada Research Chair appointment is renewed

Jared Connoy Recognized for Exceptional Teaching at the IOF

Ocean temperature shapes how changes at the base of the food web affect fisheries catch potential

Events
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October 29
6:00 pm

LARKIN AWARD LECTURE

Larkin Award Lecture, October 29, 2026
Domesticating Fish in a Rapidly Changing World
Fabrice Teletchea
University of Caen Normandie
AERL Theatre

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October 30
2:00 pm

SPECIAL SEMINAR

Beyond simple models of (marine) species on the move
Dr. Alexa Fredston
Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz
Hakai Node

November 6
11:00 am

IOF SEMINAR

Beyond the Scales: Marine archaeogenomics for the conservation and restoration of fisheries
Dr Lane Atmore
AERL Theatre