The impacts of climate change on marine systems
Professor and Wall Scholar, Chris Harley, shows how mussels and sea stars interact as an example of how climate change is impacting marine life on the coast of British Columbia.
IOF meets with Ambassador of Uruguay to Canada
The group worked on the project proposal for “Cetaceans and Ocean Health in South America: Developing Regional Capacities and Coordination for Mercury Research, Biomonitoring and Mitigation”.
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.
Rashid Sumaila receives Volvo Environment Prize
He was presented with this prestigious award at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on November 29, 2017.
There’s something in the water
Research team collected water samples along Canada’s coasts to examine for trace amounts of DNA shed by organisms into the surrounding environment.
Daniel Pauly knighted by the French Government
Ambassador of France to Canada, Kareen Rispal, awarded Daniel Pauly the Chevalier de la Légion D’Honneur.
Researchers investigate the ‘whole enchilada’ in Tasman Sea
The research voyage focused on establishing the relationship between open ocean production and coastal fisheries off southeastern Australia.
UBC professor wins Volvo Environment Prize
The 2017 Volvo Environment Prize has been awarded to Dr. Rashid Sumaila, professor in UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries for his innovative work in fisheries economics and sustainable governance of ocean resources.
Brian Hunt joins the Canada C3 cruise for marine DNA project
Dr. Hunt will conduct research for the Trans-Canada eDNA Biodiversity Mapping Project.
Juvenile Salmon Survival Program gains funding from MITACS and the Tula Foundation
“Salmon are one of the most culturally, ecologically, and economically important fish in British Columbia, however, their stocks have been declining,” said Program leader, Dr. Brian Hunt