The role of sociality in cetacean ecology, evolution, and conservation

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Speaker: Dr. Amy M. Van Cise Assistant Professor, University of Washington Sociality – the suite of socially learned behaviors specific to a group of animals – is increasingly recognized as a survival strategy that is integral to the evolutionary ecology of many non-human animals. This is especially true in marine environments, where there are few […]

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Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus: A Panel Discussion

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Tuesday, February 27, 2023 5:00-6:00 PM, Reception with lights refreshments to follow Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) Theatre, 2202 Main Mall RSVP: https://forms.gle/WoR2o1X6wTsXWRap9 The ocean’s capacity to sustain life and support human wellbeing is increasingly threatened by intensifying climate change that exacerbates other non-climatic human stressors such as overfishing, pollution, and invasive species. The world […]

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Addressing the challenges of overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change to ocean sustainability

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Speaker: Dr. Nicola Smith Liber Ero Postdoctoral Research Fellow Changing Ocean Research Unit Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries AERL Theatre/Zoom. Please RSVP: https://oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-events/iof-seminars/weekly-seminars/  Humans are changing Earth’s climate and ecological systems at unprecedented rates. Major threats to the diversity of life include overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change. Dr. Smith’s research aims to study […]

The environmental footprint of global food production

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Speaker: Dr. Ben Halpern Professor, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UC Santa Barbara Director, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis Feeding humanity puts enormous environmental pressure on our planet. Most studies focused on this critical issue have addressed it piecemeal, one group of foods or one environmental pressure at a time. Dr. […]

Global blue trade its role in sustainable food systems

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Speaker: Dr. Jessica Gephart, Assistant Professor in Environmental Science at American University. Fish and other aquatic foods (blue food) present an opportunity for more sustainable diets due to its high nutrient content and low average environmental footprint. At the same time, seafood is among the most highly traded foods and is becoming increasingly globalized, with […]

IOF Seminar: Student Presentations!

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Presenters: Yulia Egorova (PhD, EOAS) Global diversity and biomass of mesoeplagic mesozooplankton Supervisor: Evgeny Pakhomov Anna Schuhbauer (PDF, Fisheries Economics Research Unit) Global economic impact of scuba dive tourism Supervisor: Rashid Sumaila Ema Fatima (PhD, OCF) Bottom-trawl fishery is a flourishing industry in India: Who are trawling, who finances these operations and is it economically […]

The Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT): current trends and challenges

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join us as world-renowned fisheries scientist, Dr Daniel Pauly discusses Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT). Location: AERL Theatre, 2202 Main Mall, UBC Vancouver or Online via Zoom.  RSVP required GOLT provides mechanisms for key aspects of the biology (food conversion efficiency, growth and its response to temperature, the timing of maturation, and others) of water-breathing ectotherms (WBEs). The […]

From citizen science to open-source low-cost technology monitoring vs. policing of small-scale fisheries in Bangladesh (case-study: sharks and rays)

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Speaker: Dr. Alifa Haque Oxford University & National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellow Dr. Haque completed her doctoral studies at the Nature-based Solutions Initiative in the Dept. of Biology, Oxford, with the support of a Bangabandhu Scholarship. Her research: "Towards a socially just sustainable fishery preserving sharks and rays in the Bay of Bengal", aims […]

Future of mariculture under climate change

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Aquaculture has shown remarkable growth, averaging about 6.7% per year over the last three decades, making it the fastest-growing agro-food sector worldwide. In 2021, aquaculture accounted for approximately 91 million tonnes, representing 47% of total fish food production. However, mariculture, a sub-sector of aquaculture, faces uncertainties due to climate change's impact on farm species and […]

Advanced Models and Solutions for Mitigating the Impact of Ship Noise on Marine Mammals

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In the scientific community, it is now well recognized that anthropogenic noise poses serious threats to marine mammals. The main noise sources come from large commercial vessels such as cargo ships, tankers, cruise ships and ferries to small-size watercrafts such as motorized boats, fishing vessels and tugboats. Propeller cavitation, hull vibration and onboard machinery are […]

Marine Stressors Magnified: Lessons from the Sea of Marmara Catastrophe

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Marginal seas offer invaluable insights into the effects of human activities on marine ecosystems, often revealing localized impacts before they manifest in larger marine systems. The Sea of Marmara, a near-enclosed basin characterized by its natural permanent stratification, stands as a recognized biological corridor connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. Surrounded by the densely […]