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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.
Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies Wall Scholars Research Award
Open to is early to mid-career scholars, as well as senior researchers. January 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm PST
Eminence in Research Award (International Coral Reef Society)
For outstanding body of research by ISRS member over an extended period of time. Deadline: Usually mid-March
Edward T. LaRoe III Memorial Award (Society for Conservation Biology)
For a leader in translating principles of conservation biology into real-world conservation Deadline: Usually mid-February
Darwin Medal (International Coral Reef Society)
For major scientific contributions of a senior ISRS member, throughout their career. Deadline: Usually mid-December
Rashid Sumaila receives Volvo Environment Prize
He was presented with this prestigious award at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on November 29, 2017.
Better policies could net more fish for Indigenous and coastal communities
Indigenous and coastal communities in Canada are increasingly finding that the ocean and marine resources are off limits.
Seahorse exploitation and trade in Viet Nam
This newly released Fisheries Centre Research Report looks at the difficulties that Viet Nam experienced as they tried to implement CITES required export controls for seahorses.