Team of four marine biologists taking on the Atlantic Ocean Challenge
The team of marine biologists, including IOF Master’s student Lauren Shea, will row across the Atlantic Ocean – a race that will run 24 hours a day for almost 2 months
Amanda Vincent receives the 5th Dawkins Prize for Conservation and Animal Welfare
This Prize honours exceptional achievement in research focused on animals whose conservation and welfare are affected by human activity.
Explorers among us
Assistant professor Dr. Andrea Reid, and postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Harmony Martell, joined the Explorers Club 50, class of 2023.
Dr. Rashid Sumaila named as 2022 AAAS Fellow
AAAS has elected Dr. Rashid Sumaila to the newest class of Fellows.
‘This is a wake-up call for the world’: UBC researchers at the forefront of championing for change
The Galápagos islands are under severe threat from ocean pollution, climate change, and illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing pressures
Rashid Sumaila appointed as co-Editor in Chief of npj Ocean Sustainability journal
Dr. Rashid Sumaila was appointed co-Editor in Chief of the newly launched npj Ocean Sustainability journal, part of the Nature Group family, which is dedicated to research on the multiple dimensions of ocean sustainability.
Regina (Gina) Bestbier receives UBC Science Excellence in Service award
Regina (Gina) Bestbier, Research Assistant 2 in Project Seahorse, won a UBC Science Excellence in Service award in the staff category. She was honoured for her outstanding work in marine conservation research, management, policy, and outreach.
Most coral reef sharks and rays may be at risk of extinction
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species worldwide are threatened with extinction, a new study in Nature Communications, co-authored by the Sea Around Us’ Maria ‘Deng’ Palomares shows.
Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C. , including the endangered southern resident killer whales.
Sea Around Us co-organizes IMPAC5 side event
The Sea Around Us is co-organizer of the workshop “Marine Biodiversity Knowledges & Governance” taking place on February 2, 2023.