Co-creating a shared vision for Canada’s oceans
Dr. Rashid Sumaila recognized the need to understand and address the threats facing Canada’s Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans and coastal regions and to develop a shared vision for their future
Achieving a safe and just future for the ocean economy
With economic potential of the oceans expected to double to US$3 trillion by 2030, growth should be effectively managed so that it is sustainable and equitable.
Rapidly changing Arctic fisheries potential requires comprehensive management
Unmitigated climate change could net fisheries in the Arctic 37 times more fish than current annual catch amounts by the end of the century
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.
Rashid Sumaila wins Murray A. Newman Research Award
Sponsored by Ocean Wise®, the award recognizes significant, field-leading contributions in ocean research.
Ensuring individual transferable quotas benefit fisheries and the environment
Rashid Sumaila proposes various policy changes to help fishers benefit from ITQs while minimizing their negative impacts.
Trust more important than ecology to gain local support for conservation
Researchers found that building trust with small-scale fishers, through actions like ensuring transparency and conducting outreach activities, is key to gaining local conservation support.
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.
Rashid Sumaila wins UBC’s President’s Award for Public Education through Media
This award celebrates active sharing of research through the news media