Return of ‘the Blob’ could intensify climate change impacts on Northeast Pacific fisheries
A large marine heatwave would double the rate of the climate change impacts on fisheries species in the northeast Pacific by 2050
Mapping the evolution of coastal waters in Metro Vancouver: The Burrard Inlet
How did the Burrard Inlet look like in the past, compared to how it is now? What were the fishing, food source, and maritime resources there, and how did this habitat change over time?
Ocean fish farming in tropics and sub-tropics most impacted by climate change: UBC study
Diners may soon find more farmed oysters and fewer Atlantic salmon on their plates as climate change warms Canada’s Pacific coast.
Theory explains biological reasons that force fish to move poleward as climate change heats up the ocean
Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory, known as GOLT, explains the biological reasons that force fish to move poleward when the waters heat-up due to climate change
Achieving a safe and just future for the ocean economy
With economic potential of the oceans expected to double to US$3 trillion by 2030, growth should be effectively managed so that it is sustainable and equitable.
UBC experts share views on global action on climate change
IOF-related experts recommend the one policy action they would use to address the climate crisis
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
How climate-controlled growth flumes could help us explore unanswered questions about kelp and climate change
New equipment creates environmental conditions that mimic the projected future state of our oceans, allowing them play out “what if” scenarios for situations like climate change.
Role of top predators in helping ecosystems adapt to climate change
Researchers found that when predators are not present in the ecosystem, the overall biomass and abundance of algae declined significantly with increasing temperature.
Fish that follow ‘gourmet diet’ more threatened by climate change
As temperatures rise, they will have difficulties finding the food they prefer and are more likely to disappear as they will not be able to adapt quickly.