The impacts of climate change on marine systems
Professor and Wall Scholar, Chris Harley, shows how mussels and sea stars interact as an example of how climate change is impacting marine life on the coast of British Columbia.
IOF meets with Ambassador of Uruguay to Canada
The group worked on the project proposal for “Cetaceans and Ocean Health in South America: Developing Regional Capacities and Coordination for Mercury Research, Biomonitoring and Mitigation”.
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.