Project Seahorse study reveals bottom trawlers are dragging the seafloor blindly
Bottom trawling accounts for more than a quarter of the world’s marine catch, involves around 200,000 vessels, and drags up over 3,000 marine fish species.
Marine Heatwaves Amplify Projected Climate Impacts on Marine Ecosystems
How will marine heatwaves (MHWs) amplify the effects of long-term ocean warming on marine ecosystems throughout the 21st century?
Jared Connoy Recognized for Exceptional Teaching at the IOF
IOF’s Jared Connoy received recognition from the UBC Faculty of Science Dean for his outstanding teaching and instruction in a Faculty of Science course.
Ocean temperature shapes how changes at the base of the food web affect fisheries catch potential
Climate-driven changes are reshaping our ocean’s environments; how will this affect the maximum catch potential of global fisheries?
IOF PhD student named UBC Public Scholar
Samara Polwatta Lekamlage has been named as one of UBC’s Public Scholars.
IOF student wins Wall Graduate Research Award
PhD student Isabella Morgante’s project is titled “Attributing Ocean Extremes and Fisheries Decline to Climate Change”
Extreme Ocean Events Put Global Fisheries at Growing Risk
Global study reveals how extreme marine heat, very low primary productivity, especially when they occur together or in sequence — are associated with sharply higher odds of very low fisheries catches.
When used habitat is not always good habitat
As humans continue to alter and encroach on wildlife habitat, a basic conservation question becomes more urgent: which places do animals truly need in order to survive and thrive?
Climate action for blue foods needs people, policy and technology – not one-off fixes
Fisheries and aquaculture strategies can build resilience but must move beyond isolated innovations towards equitable, context-specific action backed by effective policy.
IOF at Oceans Past XI 2026 conference
Drs. Daniel Pauly, Hwsyun’yun Skye Augustine, Meaghan Efford, Camilla Speller, and student Max Miner attended.