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The CARE Program offers internships equivalent to €6,000 for outstanding students from France to work with UBC faculty on climate-related research through the Fondation David R. Graham. Gain hands-on experience contributing to global climate solutions.

Apply by December 8.

AFP News Agency (@afpnewsagency) on Threads VIDEO: Off the Greek island of Spetses, divers lift abandoned fishing nets from reefs in the Aegean Sea. The nets, known as ghost nets, continue to trap marine animals on the seabed for years before b...

Divers haul abandoned 'ghost nets' from seabed off Greek island. The nets, known as ghost nets, continue to trap marine animals on the seabed for years before breaking down into microplastics. www.threads.com/@afpnewsagen...

Tonga Could Soon Become the First Country to Recognize Whale Rights | Atmos Ahead of Tonga’s election, whale and ocean advocates are preparing a bill to grant legal personhood to the island kingdom’s first ancestors.

#Whale and #ocean advocates are preparing a bill ahead of November elections to grant legal personhood to the island kingdom’s first ancestors. #Tonga atmos.earth/ecological-w...

Canada’s proposed oil and gas expansion is a risky bet – for the planet and our economy Updated pledges before this year’s COP30 meeting in Brazil fell well short of what’s needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

My latest with @simondonner.bsky.social: "As Canada scrambles to diversify its exports, fossil fuels are an increasingly risky bet, not least with taxpayers’ money. And we should not kid ourselves: it is also a bet on global failure to address climate change"
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/o...

This hidden canyon in the Mediterranean teems with whales and dolphins. But it’s under threat | CNN An ambitious mission aims to protect one of the Mediterranean’s last great frontiers: Caprera Canyon, a vast underwater valley off Sardinia’s coast.

Caprera Canyon in the Mediterranean teems with whales and dolphins. But it’s under threat | CNN

PEI has announced it will be putting $1.3 million towards two new assistance programs for the Island's wild #oyster fishers. However, many #fishers want to stay in the industry, despite the challenges posed by MSX and dermo. www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9...

New study reveals two distinct subpopulations of killer whales along the West Coast - SSBCrack News Recent research has revealed a significant divide among transient killer whales along the West Coast, specifically between British Columbia and California,

Dr. Andrew Trites likened inner coast transients to “city dwellers,” adept at navigating complex nearshore environments, while the outer coast transients resemble “backcountry dwellers,” thriving in the rugged continental shelf topography news.ssbcrack.com/new-study-re...

Video shows Heiltsuk guardians disentangling humpback whale off B.C. coast A humpback whale has been freed after getting tangled in prawn fishing gear off the B.C. coast this week.

Two fishermen found the #humpback #whale entangled in their gear Wednesday near Troup Passage, north of the coastal community of Bella Bella, and called for help from Heiltsuk Nation guardians www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... via @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social

The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change The momentum of COP30 and the first global agreement for marine areas beyond national jurisdiction creates a unique opportunity to further integrate the ocean, particularly the deep sea, into the clim...

If deep-#sea carbon sinks were to weaken due to climate-induced changes, CO₂ would accumulate faster in the atmosphere, making the 1.5 target significantly more difficult to achieve. theconversation.com/the-deep-sea... via @theconversation.com @julianop.bsky.social

Will you be at CITES' #COP20? So will Dr. Sarah Foster from @projectseahorse.bsky.social and @iucnseahorse.bsky.social. Say hello!

SPECIAL EVENT: November 27 @ 2pm. Join us to hear in person from this extraordinary scholar: "Looking for Patterns & Processes in the Ocean: an obstinate quest, with Dr. Philippe Cury" @ird-fr.bsky.social https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-philippecury/

SPECIAL EVENT: November 27 @ 2pm.
Join us to hear in person from this extraordinary scholar: "Looking for Patterns & Processes in the Ocean: an obstinate quest, with Dr. Philippe Cury" @ird-fr.bsky.social
oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-philipp...

The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change The momentum of COP30 and the first global agreement for marine areas beyond national jurisdiction creates a unique opportunity to further integrate the ocean, particularly the deep sea, into the…

The momentum of #COP30 and the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction creates a unique opp to further integrate the ocean into the climate agenda.

Dr. Juliano Palacios Abrantes (@ubcoceans.bsky.social) writes in the @ca.theconversation.com

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FRIDAY @ 11am PT: Join us LIVE or online as Dr. Anna Schuhbauer discusses "From Theory to Practice: A Human Well-Being Approach to Understanding the Socio-Economics of Small-Scale Fisheries". @FisheryEconomic RSVP: https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars-1/

FRIDAY @ 11am PT: Join us LIVE or online as Dr. Anna Schuhbauer discusses "From Theory to Practice: A Human Well-Being Approach to Understanding the Socio-Economics of Small-Scale Fisheries". @feru-ubc.bsky.social
RSVP: oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-sem...

Legal challenge looming as First Nations fight for BC’s herring stocks Indigenous leaders and conservation groups are rallying for an immediate ban on herring fishing, warning the fish is vanishing from the Salish Sea — but the fisheries department insists the numbers te...

Daniel Pauly ( @seaaroundus.org ) said the debate over herring stocks on the BC coast stems from what he calls “shifting baselines.” "There is a completely different perception of what the abundance might have been,” Pauly said. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/n...

The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change The momentum of COP30 and the first global agreement for marine areas beyond national jurisdiction creates a unique opportunity to further integrate the ocean, particularly the deep sea, into the clim...

The deep #sea (areas deeper than 200 metres) covers more than half our planet’s surface and accounts for over 90 per cent of the #ocean’s volume. It is Earth’s largest long-term #carbon sink. theconversation.com/the-deep-sea... via @theconversation.com @julianop.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca

How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers Ocean plastic kills sea creatures. For the first time, researchers set out to find out how much it takes. The answer: Surprisingly little.

How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers www.latimes.com/science/stor... 🦑🌎🧪

Parasites of the hermit crab Pagurus hirsutiusculus; distribution, prevalence, and thermal ecology Parasites are common throughout the biosphere and can play significant ecological roles. However, most parasites are understudied, particularly with regards to how their prevalence and impacts vary wi...

RESEARCH: Parasites of the hermit crab Pagurus hirsutiusculus; distribution, prevalence, and thermal ecology. Co-authored by Dr. Chris Harley (@zoology.ubc.ca) and Dr. Alyssa Gehman (@rhizalyssa.bsky.social ) journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Parasitic barnacles that turn hermit crabs into near-zombies? New UBC/Hakai research that surveyed 4,200 crabs at 65 sites shows these parasites are widespread across B.C., vulnerable to heat waves, and may be multiple cryptic species.
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This Mind-Boggling Commercial Fishing Practice Is Robbing Alaska's Anglers Fishermen in Alaska and elsewhere are trying to bring more attention to the impacts that trawlers are having on our marine resources.

Even as some Alaskans are banned from catching king #salmon, trawlers killed and tossed 39,000 last year — along with 4.5 million pounds of #halibut, 3 million pounds of #herring, and one killer #whale. What gives? www.outdoorlife.com/conservation... #bottomtrawling

“Forever and a day” This idiom refers to something that goes on for always: not so good when it refers to chemicals contained in the bodies of marine mammals. https://oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-events/ocean-idioms/ #DanaPrice @ubcmarinemammal

“Forever and a day”
This idiom refers to something that goes on for always: not so good when it refers to chemicals contained in the bodies of marine mammals. oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve... #DanaPrice @ubcmarinemammal

All southern resident killer whales gathered into ‘superpod’ south of Vancouver Island The Orca Behavior Institute says it’s “thrilled” to have seen a southern resident killer whale superpod gather in the waters south of Vancouver Island last week.

“For those who may not know, a true Southern Resident superpod occurs when all members of the J, K, and L pods gather together in the same location. That’s 74 #whales!” cheknews.ca/all-southern...

Budget includes ‘scale back’ for DFO, with $500M in cuts over four years | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper The newly passed federal budget includes language to “wind down research”, “scale back” some programs and “reduce management layers” within Fisheries and Oceans Canada – part of plans to cut half a bi...

The newly passed federal budget includes language to “wind down research” some programs and “reduce management layers” within #Fisheries and #Oceans Canada – part of plans to cut half a billion in the department’s expenses over the next four years. hashilthsa.com/news/2025-11...

Scientists flag disturbing trend among whales and sharks: 'There's just not enough food' Dozens of biologists gathered for a workshop convened by the UN in Edinburgh to discuss the impact of warming global temperatures on migratory species.

Scientists flag disturbing trend among #whales and #sharks: 'There's just not enough food' www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/wha... via @thecooldown

Stranded whale euthanized after failed rescue attempt off Oregon coast Young humpback whale was found washed ashore and individuals had rallied together to try to help

A humpback #whale stranded off the coast of Oregon was euthanized on Monday following a failed rescue attempt from several organizations and agencies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Ottawa considering changes to recreational cod fishery, says minister In an interview with iPolitics, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson spoke about the future of the food fishery, her government's decision to sunset funding programs for Pacific salmon, as well as why a...

Ottawa considering changes to recreational #cod #fishery, says minister www.ipolitics.ca/2025/11/18/o... via @iPolitics

New study finds that ingesting even small amounts of plastic can be fatal for marine animals To date, every family of marine mammal and seabird and all seven species of sea turtles have been documented to ingest plastics.

We have long known that #marine animals can mistake plastic bags and other plastic #pollution for food. To date, every family of marine mammal & seabird, and all seven species of sea turtles, have been documented to ingest plastics — nearly 1,300 species in total. theconversation.com/new-study-fi...

P.E.I. fisheries minister says support is coming to help oyster industry overcome MSX, dermo | CBC News Zack Bell says help is coming for the province’s oyster industry as it struggles against a dual disease threat — and that financial support will happen with or without the federal government.

P.E.I.'s #fisheries minister says help is coming for the province’s #oyster industry as it struggles against a dual disease threat — and he said that financial support will happen with or without the federal government. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

YouTube video by ubcscience Royal Society of Canada 2025: Dr. William Cheung

UBC's Dr. William Cheung has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada for his research on marine ecosystems and fisheries. @ubcoceans.bsky.social @src-rsc.bsky.social

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