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Her poster was entitled “Temporal dynamics of nearshore zooplankton communities in the Strait of Georgia: Implications for ecosystem health”

Ghost pipefishes, close relatives of seahorses and seadragons, don’t get nearly as much attention as their famous cousins, where the male carries the babies. With Halloween here, it’s a spooktacular time to spotlight these species.

"Ghost gear" is a specific category of anthropogenic marine debris that contributes to the global marine plastics problem. After it becomes disconnected from its intended use, ghost gear can catch non-targeted species – such as fish, whales or other marine mammals – through by-catch or entanglement

Given that the temperature increase and fish shrinking trends are not slowing down, the debate around the mechanistic models that explain their causes has become nothing but heated.

The West Indian manatees that inhabit South America is classified as "Endangered" by the IUCN due to threats like habitat loss, boat collisions, and climate change. Their survival depends on active conservation efforts to protect their habitats and reduce human impacts.

Trust was essential in encouraging the community to discuss their relationships with spaces in Atl'ka7tsem and to use research findings during decision-making.

The growing appetite for expensive farmed salmon can leave coastal communities struggling to access affordable local fish like sardines and anchovies

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.

Isabella Morgante (PhD, OCF) will do a two-month Fellowship in Paris, France.

The A.G. Huntsman Award recognizes excellence of research in, and outstanding contribution to, the marine sciences.