Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies Wall Scholars Research Award
Open to is early to mid-career scholars, as well as senior researchers. January 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm PST
Eminence in Research Award (International Coral Reef Society)
For outstanding body of research by ISRS member over an extended period of time. Deadline: February 15 annually
Edward T. LaRoe III Memorial Award (Society for Conservation Biology)
For a leader in translating principles of conservation biology into real-world conservation Deadline: January 18
Darwin Medal (International Coral Reef Society)
For major scientific contributions of a senior ISRS member, throughout their career. Deadline: February 15 annually
Rashid Sumaila receives Volvo Environment Prize
He was presented with this prestigious award at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on November 29, 2017.
Better policies could net more fish for Indigenous and coastal communities
Indigenous and coastal communities in Canada are increasingly finding that the ocean and marine resources are off limits.
Seahorse exploitation and trade in Viet Nam
This newly released Fisheries Centre Research Report looks at the difficulties that Viet Nam experienced as they tried to implement CITES required export controls for seahorses.
Bowhead whales come to Cumberland Sound in Nunavut to exfoliate
“Cumberland Sound serves as a habitat for feeding and moulting,” said Sarah Fortune, a PhD student at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.
There’s something in the water
Research team collected water samples along Canada’s coasts to examine for trace amounts of DNA shed by organisms into the surrounding environment.
Daniel Pauly knighted by the French Government
Ambassador of France to Canada, Kareen Rispal, awarded Daniel Pauly the Chevalier de la Légion D’Honneur.