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@SolvingFCB
Solving-FCB | @solvingfcb.org on BlueSky
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Congratulations to #SolvingFCB Co-PIs Dr. William Cheung @coru_ubc & @DrRashidSumaila, named @Clarivate Highly Cited Scholars for 2025. Find out more: https://t.co/luszzCbYeG
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@UBCoceans
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
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Among this year’s award winners in the Women’s Impact Award, is Colette Wabnitz of #UBCOceans and Stanford University, who is working to co-create data and policy tools to elevate women’s leadership in ocean governance.
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universityworldnews.com
Three women researchers have been recognised for combining cutting-edge science with social impact by a female talent programme that was launched to a...
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@UBCoceans
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
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RESEARCH: Decent work in fishing in a changing climate. Dr. William Cheung is a co-author @coru_ubc @SolvingFCB . https://t.co/i4iOACQtOj via #Marinepolicy
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@OceanaUK
Oceana UK
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Imagine a world without overfishing. Sun-drenched shoals of fish, flashing silver as they swim, chased by a joyous medley of life, from puffins to porpoises, fin whales to fisherfolk 🐟🐋 This does not have to be fiction. Tell UK Govt to end overfishing: https://t.co/nV2fl4prYu
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@UBCoceans
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
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Attending the China–Norway Conference 2025: Sustainable Blue Futures – Exploiting the Ocean and Protecting the Ocean? Don't miss @DrRashidSumaila's presentation "MPAs as ocean anchors and stabilizers in a changing ocean," part of Session 4 on November 6, 2025. @SolvingFCB
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@SolvingFCB
Solving-FCB | @solvingfcb.org on BlueSky
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SolvingFCB's @DrRashidSumaila warns that corporate reporting on ocean impact isn't enough, and real accountability requires "hard regulation, economic incentives and community participation" to truly protect our seas: https://t.co/kjqxM1X6sG #Sustainability @UBCoceans
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dialogue.earth
Tracking companies' impact on the ocean is made much harder by the hundreds of different measures they use, when they use any at all
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@UBCoceans
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
1 month
Studies have shown that marine heat waves are being made worse and more frequent by global warming, says Dr. William Cheung (@coru_ubc; @SolvingFCB). Since the "blob" there have been marine heat waves every year since 2019. @ubcscience https://t.co/NxlEqQv5KN via @CBCNews
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cbc.ca
Experts say a massive heat wave in the northern Pacific Ocean is the likely reason for the unusually warm temperatures across parts of Canada.
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@UBCoceans
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
2 months
In Lagos, Nigeria and interested in the #BlueEconomy? @DrRashidSumaila will be presenting at the Blue Impact Dialogues on October 5th 11:00 am, during the "Blue Futures for Lagos" panel. @SolvingFCB @ubcSPPGA @FisheryEconomic
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@OceanaEurope
Oceana in Europe
2 months
After nearly 25 years of talks, the @wto Fisheries Subsidies Agreement has entered into force🌍🐟 A first step to curb harmful subsidies that fuel overfishing & hurt coastal communities. Read more in this piece by @Oceana's @DanHomarus & @DrRashidSumaila
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theconversation.com
For decades, government subsidies have helped industrial fishing fleets to expand, often with little regard for sustainability.
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@SolvingFCB
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2 months
#SolvingFCB's @DrRashidSumaila is in Lagos this week for a seminar with @AkintolaShehu headlining, and #SolvingFCB early-career scholars leading the presentations. @LASUOfficial @UBCoceans @SogbanmuTo
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@SolvingFCB
Solving-FCB | @solvingfcb.org on BlueSky
2 months
#SolvingFCB PhD @SenankponT's first paper shows how combining traditional Indigenous knowledge with science is key for mangrove sustainability. Vodoun practices, which create sacred groves, are vital for effective conservation, but are under threat:
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frontiersin.org
IntroductionThe participation of Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) is essential for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management,...
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@UBCoceans
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
2 months
"We’re now closer to that goal. Putting an end to billions in fishing subsidies would restore fish stocks, support coastal communities & improve ocean health for all. The job is not yet done." @DrRashidSumaila & Dr. @DanHomarus https://t.co/iPWqWxBhHs via @ConversationCA
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theconversation.com
For decades, government subsidies have helped industrial fishing fleets to expand, often with little regard for sustainability.
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@DrRashidSumaila
Rashid Sumaila
2 months
Check out our new paper on the economics of single use versus refillable #plastic: https://t.co/OsXnsbXGO6 @UBCoceans @SolvingFCB @ubcSPPGA @FisheryEconomic @OceanCanada @oceana
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