Greater conservation efforts needed to protect Galápagos bird populations, a new study shows
Researchers found that unless current conservation measures are increased, the birds’ future conservation is precarious.
Achieving Paris climate target could net additional billions in fisheries revenue
Achieving Agreement’s target could increase global fishers’ revenues by $4.6 billion annually.
Gabriel Reygondeau named ‘The Marine Guy’ for the Half Earth Project
He was also named a UBC-Yale Fellow.
Sea-ing the People
Research Associate Lydia Teh discusses good stewardship and social responsibility in fisheries
Climate change fuels accumulation of pollutants in Chinook salmon, killer whales
Southern resident killer whales that exist along the Pacific Northeast Coast eat Chinook salmon, and these two predators are impacted by increased pollutant bioaccumulation driven by climate change
Effective fisheries management can reduce extinction risk of marine fish stocks from climate change
“We can save hundreds of fish stocks from becoming endangered species with sustainable fisheries and low greenhouse gas emissions.”
Climate change has fish moving faster than regulations can keep up
Researchers say out-of-date regulatory system hasn’t kept up with the realities of global warming
William Cheung wins Academic of the Year Award
Bestowed by CUFA BC, this award recognizes a specific and recent outstanding contribution to the community beyond the academic.
Aid for oceans and fisheries in developing world drops by 30%
Financial aid to fisheries in developing countries has declined by 30 percent, finds a new study from UBC and Stockholm Resilience Centre researchers.
Some marine species more vulnerable to climate change than others
Species most at-risk include the Eastern Australian salmon, yellowbar angelfish, toli shad, sohal surgeonfish and spotted grouper.