UN climate conference should not be ‘business as usual’, say climate experts
Climate experts are looking for action on finance and renewable energy goals at the United Nations climate change conference, including the 28th Conference of Parties (COP).
Do a deep dive into… The Falkland Gentoo Penguins!
Discover the Falkland gentoo penguin and learn from experts at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries!
Diving, snacking, laying eggs! What do different hemoglobin levels mean for gentoo penguins?
Gentoo penguins have to food forage before laying eggs. The amount of hemoglobin in their blood may increase diving capacities. Increased diving may mean more tiny penguin chicks.
“Who stands to benefit?” To engage in deep-sea mining or not. Not, say international scientists
While advocates of deep-sea mining say that the investment is needed to provide the metals needed for a carbon neutral economy, opponents point to the irreparable damage that it would have on the environment.
AI-powered data-limited stock assessment method more accurate than ‘gold standard’ in predicting sustainable fisheries catches
A recent update introduced to the CMSY methodology used to assess the status of fish stocks has proven to more accurately predict the catch that a population can support than highly-valued data-intensive models.
Peter A. Larkin Award deadline extended to November 30, 2023
The Peter A. Larkin Award recognizes a leading fisheries researcher who is committed to research excellence, inspiring education, and innovative societal engagement. Deadline November 30, 2023
Dr. Andrea Reid wins Newman Award for Excellence in Conservation and Research
The Murray A. Newman Research Award celebrates highly significant recent work and/or an entire career of important, field-leading contributions in ocean research.
Daniel Pauly and Rashid Sumaila featured in new film pushing for WTO Agreement on fisheries subsidies
Dr. Daniel Pauly, and Dr. Rashid Sumaila, feature in a new film aimed at supporting a critical World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on fishing subsidies, as the international community races to lock the deal in place before it expires in 2024.