Despite export bans global seahorse trade continues
95% of dried seahorses in Hong Kong’s market were reported as being imported from source countries that had export bans in place.
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.
As the Antarctic warms, krill move south to the colder ice shelves
“Krill is perhaps the largest fishing resource in the world’s oceans.”
How much microplastic is there in the BC marine food web?
Researchers are concerned with the amount of microplastics consumed by zooplankton and herring, which are foundational species in BC’s regional marine food webs.
Carbon dioxide emissions from global fisheries larger than previously thought
Emissions from the fuel burnt by fishing boats are 30% higher than previously reported
Most female fish grow bigger than the males
In over 80% of fish species, the females, including those known as ‘big old fecund females,’ or BOFFS, grow bigger than the males.
The role of power and politics in shaping our oceans and coasts
IOF researcher Nathan Bennett explored how the oceans are shaped by power and politics, narratives and knowledge, scale and history, and environmental justice and equity.
Sea-ing the People
Research Associate Lydia Teh discusses good stewardship and social responsibility in fisheries
Fishing pressure and climate change challenge Tokelau’s food security
Increasing fishing pressures, combined with climate change, will have a negative effect on the near-shore marine resources of Tokelau
Super Salmon Science
Hakai Institute’s Juvenile Salmon Program investigates factors affecting juvenile salmon across the Discovery Islands and Johnstone Strait.