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biodiversity conservation

Using environmental DNA to map biodiversity across Canada’s three oceans

Using environmental DNA to map biodiversity across Canada’s three oceans

The ability to detect the distribution of not only widespread, but also rare and endangered, species using eDNA allows researchers to identify critical habitats and biodiverse areas requiring protection.

Posted in 2025, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Arctic, Atlantic, biodiversity conservation, Brian Hunt, Canada, climate change, conservation, eDNA, fisheries management, IOF postdoctoral fellows, Loïc Jacquemot, Pacific, Pelagic Ecosystems Lab

Visiting fellows selected for inaugural cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Program

Visiting fellows selected for inaugural cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Program

The Program is extremely pleased to announce the selection of its inaugural laureates: Dr. Cynthia A. Adinortey (Ghana) and Dr. Antony Otinga Oteng’o (Kenya).

Posted in 2024, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Africa, Africa-UBC Visiting Fellows Program, awards, biodiversity conservation, conservation, East Africa, food security, food webs, honours, South Africa, West Africa

Can aquaculture help create a sustainable planet?

Can aquaculture help create a sustainable planet?

Properly done, aquaculture has the potential to produce food for millions of people, conserve and restore ecosystems and replenish endangered wild fish stocks.

Posted in 2024, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with aquaculture, biodiversity conservation, climate change, fishing farms, food security, IOF students, Rashid Sumaila, Research, William Cheung

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