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

Latest News

Mourning the passing of Ronald (Bud) Sparrow

Ronald Sparrow was the defendant in a Supreme Court of Canada precedent, which expressly recognized aboriginal fishing rights.

Amanda Vincent named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Dr. Amanda Vincent has been named as one of The Royal Society of Canada (RSC)’s newest Fellows.

Swimming with the pod

For the past two weeks, Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU) researchers led by Dr. Andrew Trites have been studying the feeding behaviours of northern resident killer whales.

Bluefin tuna, swordfish and Atlantic mackerel are among the fish species considered commercially extinct or extirpated on the Turkish side of the Marmara and Black Seas.

Impact of climate change on tropical fisheries would create ripples across the world

Tropical oceans and fisheries are threatened by climate change, generating impacts that will affect the sustainable development of both local economies and communities, and regions outside the tropics.

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INSTITUTE FOR THE OCEANS AND FISHERIES

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INSTITUTE FOR THE OCEANS AND FISHERIES

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

OUR RESEARCH

GRADUATE PROGRAM

2020/21 IOF SEMINARS

ABOUT THE
INSTITUTE

OUR
RESEARCH

2020/21 IOF
SEMINARS