Reducing tourist consumption of reef fish is critical for Palau’s ocean sustainability, finds a new UBC study that suggests other small island nations might also consider adopting this strategy.
Sir John William Dawson Medal celebrates sustained contributions to interdisciplinary research.
The Prix d'Excellence is awarded every three years in recognition of the highest level of achievement in marine sciences.
Tags: Amanda Vincent, faculty, IOF alumni, IOF students, Project Seahorse, small-scale fisheries, sustainability
"We found that the influence from small-scale fisheries is far from small," said Jennifer Selgrath, lead author.
Tags: climate change, Daniel Pauly, faculty, fisheries management, IOF Research Associates, Nereus Program, Rashid Sumaila, Vicky Lam
World Bank technical consultation meeting discusses project to understand the likely impact of climate change through fisheries in African countries
Tags: awards, College of New Scholars, Scientists and Artists (RSC), faculty, IRES, Kai Chan, Royal Society of Canada, Scientists and Artists (RSC)
Dr. Kai Chan, Professor in UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, is a leader in the field of ecosystem services.
Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé joins IOF as an Assistant Professor, with a cross-appointment in UBC’s Department of Statistics. She will also hold a Canada Research Chair, Tier II in Statistical Ecology.
Fish are expected to shrink in size by 20 to 30% if ocean temperatures continue to climb
If ocean temperatures continue to climb, you’re going to need a bigger boat.
Tags: Andrew Trites, British Columbia, David Rosen, faculty, marine ecosystems, Marine Mammal Research Unit, sea lions
The Aquarium's new Steller Bay highlights research done by IOF's Marine Mammal Research Unit's Drs. Andrew Trites and David Rosen.