Coral reefs are 50% less able to provide food, jobs, and climate protection than in 1950s, putting millions at risk
Global coverage of living corals had declined by about half since the 1950s and consequently, the diversity of species had also declined, by more than 60%.
The Blue Economy is more than just resources – it also has to focus on social equity and governance
A recent UBC-led study found that socioeconomic and governance conditions such as national stability, corruption and human rights greatly affect the ability to achieve a Blue Economy.
IOF joins the Nippon Foundation’s Ocean Nexus Center
Ocean Nexus research at IOF will focus on marine pollution and ocean acidification, and on social and economic measures related to the ‘Blue Economy’
FCRR – Dynamic Integrated Marine Climate, Biodiversity, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Market Model (DIVERSE)
This report documents a newly developed model to project future pathways to seafood sustainability under global change.
Understanding the data about data: How metadatabases could improve Mexico’s ocean management
Analyzing this data can reveal knowledge trends and identify gaps for future research, and help stakeholders make the best choices for conserving Mexico’s oceans.
Seafood consumption 15 times higher among Indigenous than non-Indigenous people
In the first global-scale analysis of its kind, the study estimated that coastal Indigenous people consume 74 kilograms of seafood per capita, compared to the global average of 19 kilograms.
Opinion: Mexico needs to rethink environmental protection budget cuts, prioritize ecologically-sustainable human development
Andrés M. Cisneros-Montemayor, Nereus Program Manager & Research Associate weighs in on Mexico’s 2017 budget release.