West Coast mammal-eating killer whales are two distinct communities that rarely mix
New research reveals West Coast mammal-eating killer whales form two distinct communities—inner and outer coast transients—that rarely mix, with unique diets, habitats and behaviors.
‘Forever’ chemicals found in B.C. sea otters
UBC researchers have identified eight per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in B.C. sea otters.
“Ocean Idioms” to teach you about our oceans
In honour of World Ocean Day, we present OCEAN IDIOMS!
Questions about whales, seals, sea lions, or other marine mammals? Dr. Andrew Trites is your ‘go-to’ guy.
Dr. Andrew Trites has won UBC’s President’s Award for Public Education through Media.
Faculty members receive King Charles III Commemoration Medals
Dr. Rashid Sumaila and Dr. Andrew Trites received King Charles III Commemoration Medals.
The long road to recovery: consequences of harassment of Guadalupe fur seals pups
Breeding activity at the second breeding site in the San Benito archipelago inspired hope for the species’ recovery, but researchers were shocked by the disturbing behaviour they observed from immature males, which may jeopardize this progress.
Drawing maps of Greater Caribbean manatee habitats in South America; a huge step forward in conservation and rehabilitation
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.
Killer whales breathe just once between dives, study confirms
A new study has confirmed a long-held assumption: that orcas take just one breath between dives.
Entanglements of humpback whales in fish farms rare – and naivety could be to blame
Researchers at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries conducted the first study of humpback whale entanglements in B.C. aquaculture facilities.
Shark-bitten orcas in the Northeastern Pacific could be a new population of killer whale
UBC researchers believe a group of killer whales observed hunting marine mammals including sperm whales, as well as a sea turtle, in the open ocean off California and Oregon could be a new population.