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.
European fisheries under threat, climate change may impact on future catch
Without rapid adaptation or aggressive mitigation tactics, climate change is projected to induce profound negative consequences on future fisheries production in Europe.
Science belongs in global policy, UNEP must change eligibility requirements
Researchers are urging the United Nations to get rid of stringent entry requirements for government-funded scientists at independent institutions to allow for greater scientific input on climate change mitigation.
Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon?
More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by UBC researchers. Sea lice are parasitic copepods (small crustaceans) found in many fresh and saltwater habitats and have been implicated in the decline of wild salmon populations.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!
From convenience to crisis: The single-use water sachet dilemma in Africa
In some African countries, the rate of single-use plastic waste is increasing. Article from the Solving FCB unit.
World Oceans Day: ‘In one word, what does the ocean mean to you?’
Discover what the ocean means to us here at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries!
New FCRR: Global Fisheries: Livelihood Impacts of Overfishing. Technical Report: November 30, 2022
This technical report supports what researchers have been saying for many years – we urgently need to rebuild overfished fish stocks in order to recoup the current economic and social benefits that are inescapable with current catch loss.
Congratulations to IOF award winners
The following students – incoming and current – have won IOF awards.