Climate change is supercharging marine invasions, global study finds
Global review reveals warming oceans are making marine invasive species more successful — and highlights critical blind spots that could leave many regions unprepared.
Second cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows selected
Congratulations to laureates: Dr. Rael Adhiambo (Kenya) and Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Talba (Nigeria)
UN releases Third World Ocean Assessment
IOF researchers, including Rashid Sumaila, Brian Hunt, Ibrahim Issifu, Louise Teh, Colette Wabnitz, and Nathan Bennett participated in the writing of this Assessment.
Starfish Barometer 2026 warns that accelerating ocean change is outpacing global response
Dr. William Cheung contributed to the Starfish Barometer 2026 as the lead of the Human Pressures branch.
Aquaculture is shifting toward less sustainable species: new UBC study
Aquaculture relying on species that are less beneficial for food security, climate mitigation, and biodiversity
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[Internal] Call for Applications – Director Search – Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF)
Internal UBC search for new Director of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. Deadline is March 27, 2026