Dr. Andrea Reid appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair with additional awards for research on Indigenous fisheries conversation
Dr. Andrea Reid of the Nisg̱a’a Nation is one of UBC’s newest Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC). She also receives a grant through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
Dr. Brian Hunt receives NSERC Discovery Grant to research the impacts of urbanization on the coastal ocean
Dr. Brian Hunt will receive an NSERC Discovery Grant for work on the impacts of urbanization on coastal oceans, specifically regarding ocean cities.
IOF meets with U.S. Consulate General Vancouver
On August 25, 2023, members of the IOF community met with a delegation from the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver.
Fish species show surprisingly narrow combination of traits
The world’s waterbodies are filled with predatory fish feeding on other animals from zooplankton to squid and other fish, while “vegetarian” or herbivore fish are rare. Researchers has analyzed the key traits – size, productivity and trophic level – of over 31,000 fish species recorded in FishBase.
New FCRR: Implementation of CITES Appendix II listing for seahorses in the context of export bans and suspensions
Despite measures taken by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), most dried seahorse exports appear to have gone underground, and smuggling is now the norm. The report explores the many reasons driving this illegal trade and then identifies ways forward.
Hungry, hungry otters! Looking at captive sea otters to understand their wild counterparts
These furry marine mammals seem to have bottomless stomachs — what does that mean for the habitats and species around them?
Every Compass Rose Has Its Thorns
Playoffs begin next week! Come cheer on the IOF at 5:30PM next Thursday at Thunderbird Stadium.
In climate change talks and development goals, the tropical majority must be recognized and respected
We are in the UN Decade of Ocean Science and that means prioritizing diversity and inclusion in all decision-making processes
Climate change to drive increasing overlap between Pacific tuna fisheries and emerging deep-sea mining industry
Sourcing for car batteries and rare earth metals in the deep-sea — what does this mean for the tuna fish? IOF author takes a look into the possible consequences of mining into the deep, dark ocean.
Specific combinations of ocean protection, beneficial for ecology and socio-economic futures
MPAs must be carefully designed using ecosystem approaches that incorporate fully and partially protected areas without interfering with the right to fish for those whose livelihoods are dependent on access to marine areas and fish stock.