Michael A. Bigg Award for Student Research (Ocean Wise & Coastal Ocean Research Institute)
For highly significant student research advancing knowledge related to the oceans. Deadline: February 7
Murray A. Newman Research Award (Ocean Wise & Coastal Ocean Research Institute)
For highly significant recent work and/or an entire career of important, field-leading contributions in ocean research. Deadline: February 7
Murray A. Newman Conservation Award (Ocean Wise & Coastal Ocean Research Institute)
For highly significant recent work and/or an entire career of important, field-leading contributions in ocean conservation. Deadline: February 7
Aid for oceans and fisheries in developing world drops by 30%
Financial aid to fisheries in developing countries has declined by 30 percent, finds a new study from UBC and Stockholm Resilience Centre researchers.
UN starts a Conservation Treaty for the High Seas
“Restricting fisheries activities to coastal waters is economically and environmentally sensible,” said Dr. Rashid Sumaila in a National Geographic article.