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  • Species Distribution Models for Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton Community

    This paper uses species distribution models to investigate the global distribution of mesopelagic mesozooplankton.

  • Climate change undermines seafood micronutrient supply from wild-capture fisheries in Southeast Asia and Pacific Island countries

    This Paper examines the impact of climate change on seafood micronutrient supply from wild-capture fisheries in Southeast Asia and Pacific Island countries.

  • William Cheung wins A.G. Huntsman Award

    The A.G. Huntsman Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2024 A.G. Huntsman Medal will be awarded to Dr. William Cheung in recognition of his outstanding achievements in research focused on climate change, biodiversity and ocean sustainability as well as his efforts to connect marine sciences to the social sciences.

  • 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.

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.

Climate change is supercharging marine invasions, global study finds

(July 27, 2026) Global review reveals warming oceans are making marine invasive species more successful — and highlights critical blind spots that could leave many regions unprepared. Read More

Second cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows selected

(June 15, 2026) Congratulations to laureates: Dr. Rael Adhiambo (Kenya) and Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Talba (Nigeria) Read More

UN releases Third World Ocean Assessment

(June 8, 2026) IOF researchers, including Rashid Sumaila, Brian Hunt, Ibrahim Issifu, Louise Teh, Colette Wabnitz, and Nathan Bennett participated in the writing of this Assessment. Read More

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