Q&A with MSc Student Vanessa Fladmark
Coming to UBC from Haida Gwaii, Vanessa studies juvenile pink and chum salmon and what they eat in BC’s coastal waters – by looking at their stomach contents.
IOFSS Team
IOFSS Team
Marine protected areas can improve both human well-being and biodiversity conservation, new study finds
Small MPAs had more positive well-being outcomes, while large MPAs are shown to be more ecologically effective.
Dr. Sumaila and Dr. Auger-Méthé named as Canada Research Chairs
Dr. U. Rashid Sumaila named CRC Tier I in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics, and Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé named CRC Tier II in Statistical Ecology.
Understanding the data about data: How metadatabases could improve Mexico’s ocean management
Analyzing this data can reveal knowledge trends and identify gaps for future research, and help stakeholders make the best choices for conserving Mexico’s oceans.
Comprehensive global analysis shows a warmer ocean will hold fewer animals
For every degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) that the world’s oceans warm, the total mass of sea animals is projected to drop by 5%.
IOFSS Ski Trip
IOFSS Ski Trip
Carl Walters appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Dr. Walters’ research has had an important impact on fisheries science for the last 50 years