What’s Killing Killer Whales?
Despite there being no singular common cause of death, the study found a common theme: Human-caused deaths occurred in every age class — from juveniles to subadults and adults.
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.
Co-creating a shared vision for Canada’s oceans
Dr. Rashid Sumaila recognized the need to understand and address the threats facing Canada’s Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans and coastal regions and to develop a shared vision for their future
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
International Gulf of Alaska Expedition
The IOF has two faculty members on board this international salmon research voyage to the Gulf of Alaska
Protecting Canada’s endangered whales through scientific research and collaboration
Dr. Andrew Trites will receive $1 million over five years for research on Southern Resident Killer Whales
Better policies could net more fish for Indigenous and coastal communities
Indigenous and coastal communities in Canada are increasingly finding that the ocean and marine resources are off limits.
There’s something in the water
Research team collected water samples along Canada’s coasts to examine for trace amounts of DNA shed by organisms into the surrounding environment.
Brian Hunt joins the Canada C3 cruise for marine DNA project
Dr. Hunt will conduct research for the Trans-Canada eDNA Biodiversity Mapping Project.