UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
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UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries is working towards a world in which the oceans are healthy and their resources are used sustainably and equitably.
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC
Joined September 2012
“Companies have privacy concerns, which is understandable, but society needs some minimum amount of information to help manage #marine habitats and animals in a fashion that is regenerative and truly #sustainable,” says @DrRashidSumaila @FisheryEconomic
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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WATCH: Did you miss Dr. Sandra Binning (@binningsandra) of @Umontreal's presentation "Thermal stress & parasite infection in aquatic ecosystems: Will fishes cope in a wormier world?" this morning? Watch it now! https://t.co/ugMTDeOfBZ
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Hospitals aren’t required to tell patients when they’re part of the 340B program. There’s no sign on the door, no disclosure on the bill and no guarantee that the discount ever reaches the person paying. The program was built for transparency, but the incentives took over, and
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Incoming @UBCOceans postdoc Dr. Annie Innes-Gold, presents "How restoration of Indigenous Aquaculture systems can guide #fisheries management", based on her research work in Hawaii.
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Antarctic krill faces a management gap: Scientists and organizations are calling for updated and effective management. This tiny giant sustains life in the Southern and Antarctic Oceans. We are at a key moment to advance krill management at CCAMLR. https://t.co/uNiHavAY9T
lanocion.es
Con apenas seis centímetros de tamaño, el kril antártico, aliado en la mitigación del cambio climático por su capacidad para capturar carbono y base de la red alimentaria del Océano Austral, enfren...
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Right place, right time! While training new #FisheryOfficers, our Marine Mammal Rescue team freed an entangled #HumpbackWhale near #Nanaimo—450 ft of rope removed thanks to reports called in to let us know the whale needed help!
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On International Day of Climate Action, it's important to remember that fish remain smaller when the waters they live in become warmer and less oxygenated. Learn more on https://t.co/K9ysAo2PMI
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Whale milk is nearly 50% fat and so thick it barely mixes with water, letting calves drink straight from the ocean.
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The Government of B.C. has issued cautionary guidance for the public to prepare for fall and winter weather including seasonal storms, heavy rain and winds. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics. https://t.co/Es506LCkWU
news.ubc.ca
The Government of B.C. has issued cautionary guidance for the public to prepare for fall and winter weather including seasonal storms, heavy rain and winds. UBC experts are available to comment on...
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🌊 Applications now open! 🌍 We invite early-career researchers to apply for the @BlueFoodFutures Fellowship, a 6-month, part-time research grant you can undertake from your home institution. Fellows receive $10K in research funding. Details & apply ➡️
bluefood.earth
Blue Food Futures Fellows research critical questions about blue foods, filling knowledge gaps and providing actionable insights for global food and climate initiatives.
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🌊 We are back with another #FunFactFriday! Seahorses are slow pokes, but their tiny back fin can flutter up to 35 times per second when they need to speed up. 💨 #SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse 📸 © Marcus Wagner / GSOTW
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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
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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Canada faces questioning over US backed groups shaping #fisheries decisions
undercurrentnews.com
Conservative members of parliament pressed deputy minister Annette Gibbons over why several environmental non-government organizations with heavy US
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Before the project can bring any #whales or #dolphins to the site, organizers will be required to get a permit from Transport Canada under the Navigable Waters Act, and transfer licences from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
halifax.citynews.ca
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has approved plans for construction of North America’s first coastal refuge for whales and dolphins retired from marine theme parks. Here are four things you need...
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New species of deep-sea shark and crab discovered off Western Australia https://t.co/GTtEKh2v1b via @physorg_com
phys.org
Researchers have described a new species of deep-sea lanternshark and crab, both with the help of specimens collected from a CSIRO-led 2022 voyage of CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.
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What a gorgeous sight to witness. The ARC Gloria from Colombia arrived in North Vancouver this morning with sailors high up in the rigging. I have been wanting to see this for a long time. I feel so lucky to live here. #ARCGloria #NorthVancouver @shipyardsdist
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Creatures of the intertidal zone!! Some of my favorite habitats to explore are tide pools - so many wonderful little creatures make these pools their home. 🦀🐚🐙 RP By @fossil.forager
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Happy #OAWeek! Discover our #OpenAccess partnerships and see if your institution has an agreement with us for options with reduced fees. We're committed to advancing open access for all researchers ▶️ https://t.co/NdBlLjP05g
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FACETS is calling for papers on oceans and human health, focusing on resilience, blue economies, and cultural knowledge, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for coastal populations. Find out more ▶️ https://t.co/fMMgKP6BKI
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