New technology allows fleets to double fishing capacity — and deplete fish stocks faster
Mechanisms such as GPS, fishfinders, echo-sounders or acoustic cameras, has led to an average 2% yearly increase in boats’ capacity to capture fish
In Memoriam: Crawford Stanley (Buzz) Holling, OC FRSC
C.S. “Buzz” Holling, considered the father of resilience research, passed away on August 16, 2019
Rashid Sumaila named Fellow of Royal Society of Canada
“I feel massively honoured to be inducted into the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada,” said Prof. Sumaila.
New viruses discovered in endangered wild Pacific salmon populations
All three are related to viruses that cause serious disease in other species.
Climate impacts on the ocean are making Sustainable Development Goals harder to achieve
In other words, climate change is not just an environmental problem, but one that inhibits our ability to tackle other social issues.
Status, Trends, and the Future of Fisheries in the East and South China Seas
Fisheries Centre Research Report (FCRR 27-1) is now available
What’s in a name?
A new species of pipefish found in Argentina has been named after IOF Professor Amanda Vincent.
Marine protected areas can improve both human well-being and biodiversity conservation, new study finds
Small MPAs had more positive well-being outcomes, while large MPAs are shown to be more ecologically effective.
Dr. Sumaila and Dr. Auger-Méthé named as Canada Research Chairs
Dr. U. Rashid Sumaila named CRC Tier I in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics, and Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé named CRC Tier II in Statistical Ecology.
Comprehensive global analysis shows a warmer ocean will hold fewer animals
For every degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) that the world’s oceans warm, the total mass of sea animals is projected to drop by 5%.