Katherine Came
Marine conservation must consider human rights: An appeal for a code of conduct
The impacts of marine protected areas can undermine people’s rights or stop them from their livelihoods
New coral bleaching database to help predict fate of global reefs
A UBC-led research team has developed a new global coral bleaching database that could help scientists predict future bleaching events.
Paz Buttedahl Career Achievement Award (CUFA BC)
For sustained outstanding contributions to the community through research or other scholarly activities. Deadline: Usually end of January
Early in Career Award (CUFA BC)
The Early in Career Award recognizes outstanding contributions made by scholars at relatively early stages in their careers. Deadline: usually end of January
Ehor Boyanowsky Academic of the Year Award (CUFA BC)
Recognizes a specific and recent outstanding contribution to the community through research or other scholarly activity by an individual/group at any stage of their career. Deadline: usually end of January
Apex marine predators affected by human-made pollutants and climate change
Human contaminants, exacerbated by climate change, are impacting polar bears, killer whales.
Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists (Science/AAAS)
For young scientist with outstanding science research for which he/she was awarded a doctoral degree in the previous two years. Deadline: Usually mid-July
Antarctica’s biodiversity not doing as well as hoped
Experts, including IOF’s Deng Palomares, debunked the popular view that Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are in a better environmental shape than the rest of the world.
Seahorses: Magical Creatures in Florida’s backyard
An awareness program focused on the preservation of this species in South Florida is underway.
Amanda Vincent named to IUCN Species Survival Commission Steering Committee
She will serve as the Committee’s global marine expert, and will also Chair its Marine Conservation Subcommittee.