Appetite for luxurious shark fin soup drives massive shark populations decline
“Extinction must not make the decision for us,” co-author Daniel Pauly says.
Nathan Bennett wins 2018 Early Career Conservationist award
Bennett is a postdoctoral fellow with the OceanCanada partnership and won this award for advancing the role of social science on conservation policy
Measuring body fat in Steller sea lions and other pinnipeds
The goal is to provide a quick, reliable tool that can be used to evaluate the physiological status of Steller sea lions and other pinnipeds in the field.
Amanda Vincent wins FSBI’s Le Cren Medal
For her lifelong contribution to all aspects of the study of fish biology and/or fisheries science, with a focus on conservation, training or public understanding of the discipline.
Sea Stars: the Trilogy
Dr. Christopher Harley was co-author on a recent study looking at sea star wasting disease (SSWD). He discusses the impact on the British Columbia coastline.
Coral reefs suffering in Philippines despite outlawing damaging fishing practices
New research finds dynamite, poison still common fishing methods
DFO announces funding for research on Southern Resident Killer Whales
Andrew Trites and Brian Hunt are co-PIs on the project to examine how changes in the food web affect the abundance and quality of Chinook salmon in critical habitat areas of the Southern Resident Killer Whale
UN starts a Conservation Treaty for the High Seas
“Restricting fisheries activities to coastal waters is economically and environmentally sensible,” said Dr. Rashid Sumaila in a National Geographic article.
Project Seahorse celebrates 20 years of advancing marine conservation
They have integrated research and management, from community to global scales, to make a difference for seahorses and the seas.
Marine conservation must consider human rights: An appeal for a code of conduct
The impacts of marine protected areas can undermine people’s rights or stop them from their livelihoods