Nisga’a scholar launches new Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at UBC
Indigenous fisheries scientist, conservation biologist and Nisga’a Nation member Dr. Andrea Reid joining as Principal Investigator.
PROFILE: Ocean Leaders step outside the lab to connect with communities and solve ocean problems
Ocean Leaders teaches students from across disciplines in the natural and social sciences how to communicate marine research to a broad audience
STUDENT PROFILE: Meaghan Efford
With a background in archaeology, Efford been able to put her unique skillset to use working with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to create a model of the Burrard Inlet’s pre-colonial contact aquatic ecosystems.
UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries stands with Mi’kmaw Fishers
The Canadian courts have unambiguously recognized the right of the Indigenous fishers to fish to support their livelihoods, and we respect the rule of law and abhor the use of violence for settling disputes.
Mourning the passing of Ronald (Bud) Sparrow
Ronald Sparrow was the defendant in a Supreme Court of Canada precedent, which expressly recognized aboriginal fishing rights.
How small-scale fishers are struggling amid COVID-19 crisis
Researchers explored the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on small-scale fisheries in Canada and worldwide, and provided recommendations on how to support them.
Mapping the evolution of coastal waters in Metro Vancouver: The Burrard Inlet
How did the Burrard Inlet look like in the past, compared to how it is now? What were the fishing, food source, and maritime resources there, and how did this habitat change over time?
Rapidly changing Arctic fisheries potential requires comprehensive management
Unmitigated climate change could net fisheries in the Arctic 37 times more fish than current annual catch amounts by the end of the century
How much microplastic is there in the BC marine food web?
Researchers are concerned with the amount of microplastics consumed by zooplankton and herring, which are foundational species in BC’s regional marine food webs.
Women play critical role in fisheries governance, studies suggest
IOF researchers investigated women’s roles in fisheries governance in British Columbia and in the Philippines.