Warmer waters from climate change will leave fish shrinking, gasping for air
Fish are expected to shrink in size by 20 to 30% if ocean temperatures continue to climb
Climate change jaw dropper: Great white shark could one day prowl B.C. waters
If ocean temperatures continue to climb, you’re going to need a bigger boat.
A healthy ocean will benefit global sustainable development
Restored ocean will alleviate poverty, provide jobs, and improve global health, finds new Nippon Foundation-UBC Nereus Program report
New coral bleaching database to help predict fate of global reefs
A UBC-led research team has developed a new global coral bleaching database that could help scientists predict future bleaching events.
Apex marine predators affected by human-made pollutants and climate change
Human contaminants, exacerbated by climate change, are impacting polar bears, killer whales.
Fish evolve by playing it safe
New research supports the creation of more marine reserves in the world’s oceans because fish can evolve to be more cautious and stay away from fishing nets.
Global climate target could net additional six million tons of fish annually
The researchers found that some oceans are more sensitive to changes in temperature, and will have substantially larger gains from achieving the Paris Agreement.
Future fisheries can expect $10-billion revenue loss due to climate change
Global fisheries stand to lose approximately $10 billion of their annual revenue by 2050 if climate change continues unchecked
High seas fisheries management could recoup losses due to climate change
Strengthening governance and closing the high seas to fishing increased the resilience of coastal countries to climate change, especially in tropical countries where there is a high dependence on fisheries for food and livelihood.
Can aquaculture help tackle global food security?
With an average growth rate of about 8.8%, aquaculture has proven to be the fastest growing agro-food sector in the world, however the industry has a bad image.