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  • Adaptation to climate change and limits in food production systems: Physics, the chemistry of biology, and human behavior

    This paper discusses how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased atmospheric CO2 are reshaping plant communities, leading to shifts in biodiversity.

  • New study: Large potential impacts of marine heatwaves on ecosystem functioning

    This study highlights the importance of considering extreme weather events in assessing the effects of climate change on the structures and functions of marine ecosystems.

  • New Paper: Historical climate drivers and species’ ecological niche in the Beaufort Sea food web

    A recent study published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science explores the historical (1970–2021) ecological dynamics of the Beaufort Sea Shelf and Slope, focusing on how key marine species and their ecological niches have been influenced by climate change.

  • William Cheung awarded E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship

    Steacie Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers and to support them to enhance their research capacity as they become leaders in their field and inspire others.

  • Management of exploited transboundary fish stocks requires international cooperation

    With an average catch of 48 million tonnes per year, and USD $77 billion in annual fishing revenue, transboundary species support critical fisheries, and require international cooperation to manage.

The Changing Ocean Research Unit studies the effects of global climate and ocean changes on marine ecosystems, biodiversity and fisheries. Led by Dr. William Cheung, the Unit assesses the biophysical and socio-economic vulnerabilities and impacts of marine climate change, and identifies mitigation and adaptation options.

To hear about current work from the CORU team, please visit this page to view a short presentation.

Adaptation to climate change and limits in food production systems: Physics, the chemistry of biology, and human behavior

(September 6, 2024) This paper discusses how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased atmospheric CO2 are reshaping plant communities, leading to shifts in biodiversity. Read More

New study: Large potential impacts of marine heatwaves on ecosystem functioning

(July 26, 2024) This study highlights the importance of considering extreme weather events in assessing the effects of climate change on the structures and functions of marine ecosystems. Read More

CORU’s William Cheung wins UBC Alumni Achievement Award

(July 22, 2024) Originally posted at oceans.ubc.ca. Congratulations to Changing Oceans Research Unit leader Dr. William Cheung who has been awarded the UBC Alumni Achievements Award for Research and Innovation. This award, presented by alumniUBC, recognizes the important professional and community contributions that UBC alumni are making to the world and society, and celebrate and honour alumni who […] Read More

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