Second cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellow selected
Congratulations to laureates: Dr. Rael Adhiambo (Kenya) and Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Talba (Nigeria)
Starfish Barometer 2026 warns that accelerating ocean change is outpacing global response
Dr. William Cheung contributed to the Starfish Barometer 2026 as the lead of the Human Pressures branch.
A Call for Cooperation in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean
The Southwest Atlantic Ocean is one of the most productive marine regions on the planet. Yet despite its immense importance, the region remains one of the few large ocean areas without a coordinated system for managing its shared marine resources.
Aquaculture is shifting toward less sustainable species: new UBC study
Aquaculture relying on species that are less beneficial for food security, climate mitigation, and biodiversity
Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds
Arctic tracking shows ringed seals trade safety for food variety—evidence that conservation plans must factor in both food and fear.
When the ocean changes the rules for Wild Salmon
One of the threats salmon face has a deceptively gentle name: thiamine deficiency complex.
Not all waves are created equal
It was found that when elevated water levels and the right wave direction line up, inundation risk jumps. This is particularly true during El Niño, when regional sea level sits higher.
Breaking down research silos to understand a shifting Salish Sea
The Sentinels of Change Alliance shows what’s possible when collaboration is a foundation, not an add-on
Opportunities exist for Canada’s mariculture industry despite climate change, UBC study says
In 2022, the industry contributed around $1.2 billion to the Canadian economy and employed 3,900 full-time individuals, many in remote coastal regions.
Marine heatwaves quietly rewire ocean food webs
These bursts of extreme ocean heat are also reshaping the entire structure and function of marine food webs, with consequences that can last years after the water cools