Rashid Sumaila receives Benchley Ocean Award for Science
He received the award at a gala ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
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.
Apex marine predators affected by human-made pollutants and climate change
Human contaminants, exacerbated by climate change, are impacting polar bears, killer whales.
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.
William Cheung named Wall Scholar
The Wall Scholars Research Award will allow Dr. Cheung to spend one year in residence at the Institute in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
“Whale breath” reveals bacteria threatening endangered killer whales
Bacteria including salmonella and fungi such as penicillium were found in the whales.
Fish evolve by playing it safe
New research supports the creation of more marine reserves in the world’s oceans because fish can evolve to be more cautious and stay away from fishing nets.
Climate change could increase fishing fuel consumption
Postdoctoral and Nereus Program fellow, Vick Lam, discusses how fuel use both contributes to climate change, and in a vicious circle, climate change could also increase fuel use in fishing.
Prix d’Excellence (ICES)
Offered every 3rd year, it is the highest level of achievement in marine sciences and important contributions to ICES vision. Deadline: May 1