Global North’s growing appetite for farmed salmon imperils communities’ access to local fish
The growing appetite for expensive farmed salmon can leave coastal communities struggling to access affordable local fish like sardines and anchovies
Apply now for our Graduate Program – Deadline January 15, 2025
Take the next step towards advancing your career by applying to our Master of Science (MSc) or our Doctoral (PhD) degree programs at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.
William Cheung wins A.G. Huntsman Award
The A.G. Huntsman Award recognizes excellence of research in, and outstanding contribution to, the marine sciences.
How a 5-Question approach can ensure sustainable trade in threatened wildlife
The 5-Question approach focuses on helping national governments meet their obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
New FCRR: Marine and Freshwater Miscellanea V
This report presents a valuable collection of studies that contribute to both foundational research and impactful discussion in fisheries science and marine ecology.
WEBINAR WATCH: Charting a sustainable future for oceans in Canada
Did you miss our “Charting a sustainable future for oceans in Canada” webinar on September 18, 2024? Watch it now!
Marie Auger-Méthé & Andrea Reid join the ranks of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Each year, the RSC invites scholars, artists and creators in the early stage in their career, who have been recognized through their exceptional contributions to the world of science and culture, and to the well-being of Canada to join the College.
Thousands of jellyfish clones are multiplying in B.C. lakes
An invasive, freshwater jellyfish is popping up in B.C. waters in the thousands – up to 34 places so far – and future sightings could increase rapidly by the end of the decade as climate change extends this range.
Fisheries Research Overestimates Fish Stocks
As the abundance of global fish populations continues to deteriorate, top fisheries researchers are calling for simpler yet more accurate stock assessment models that avoid overly optimistic scientific advice, which ends up encouraging overfishing.
UBC researchers investigate thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency in BC Chinook salmon for the first time
Since the 1990’s, TDC has been associated with fish and seabird declines in the Great Lakes and the Baltic Sea. In addition to direct mortality, TDC includes sublethal effects across all salmon life stages, including reduced visual acuity and feeding rates, reduced migration performance, and impaired immune response.