New study reinforces link between gill size and oxygen uptake in fish
Data from 33 fish species further supports the argument that small differences between fish’s oxygen consumption increase and gill surface area growth do not invalidate the principles of the Gill Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT).
Indigenous Knowledge invaluable in identifying important habitats
Indigenous Knowledge can provide a holistic understanding of species’ habitat use given that it contains observations of multiple species across seasons and includes animals’ complex relationships with other species and habitats.
First ever global map of fishmeal and fish oil factories exposes industry’s footprint
UBC study has revealed the global distribution of fishmeal and fish oil factories for the first time, shedding light on a critical area of the aquaculture supply chain
Deep-sea mining risks leads study to urge shift to circular solutions
The study advocates for a shift toward circular economy strategies, such as enhanced recycling and urban mining, which offer sustainable alternatives to deep-sea mining.
Fisheries disrupt balance of marine nutrients in countries’ Exclusive Economic Zones
The 4 billion tonnes of marine organisms that global fisheries extracted from the ocean between 1960 and 2018 resulted in the depletion of over 560 million tonnes of essential nutrients vital to ecosystem health.
Cooperating to tackle plastic pollution
Shifting the focus of intervention to the supply-side, by evaluating the potential environmental and economic outcomes of a voluntary levy on the top 100 plastic producers.
Apply now for the Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows Program!
The application process for our second cohort of visiting fellows is now open. Deadline is May 15, 2025.
Dr. William Cheung gives Ronald O. Ball Lecture at University of Alberta
The University of Alberta holds the Ronald O. Ball Lectureship in Food & Agriculture, which allows them to invite an excellent speaker of a stature to attract attention and interest from the University, media, and community, and will highlight current issues in nutrition, food and agriculture.
Ancient seafloor creature grew like modern marine invertebrates – study
New research shows that the growth and lifespan of Parvancorina minchami, small anchor-shaped animals that lived on the seafloor about 550 million years ago, was about four years, that they could reach close to 20 millimetres in length, and that their pace of growth was similar to that of small recent invertebrate.
Our Extended Learning Introduction to Aquatic Data Sciences course starts on April 9
Introduction to Aquatic Data Sciences is designed for professionals and researchers passionate about oceans, fisheries, and sustainable development. Learn more about course, certificate and bursary option here.