(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 >
(June 15, 2026) Congratulations to laureates: Dr. Rael Adhiambo (Kenya) and Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Talba (Nigeria) Read More >
(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 >
(June 8, 2026) Dr. William Cheung contributed to the Starfish Barometer 2026 as the lead of the Human Pressures branch. Read More >
(April 1, 2026) Aquaculture relying on species that are less beneficial for food security, climate mitigation, and biodiversity Read More >
(March 10, 2026) Internal UBC search for new Director of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. Deadline is March 27, 2026 Read More >
(November 27, 2025) Article originally posted on the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries site. Marine heatwaves often make news when corals bleach or fish wash up dead. A new global study led by researchers at UBC and L’Institut Agro shows that bursts of extreme ocean heat are also reshaping the entire structure and function of marine food […] Read More >
(November 17, 2025) On Friday, November 14, 2025, Dr. William Cheung, professor and Director of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, was inducted into the 2025 cohort of Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellows. Read More >
(November 10, 2025) Instead of asking whether sea lions are eating the right food, the answer, it seems, depends on where they happen to live. Read More >
(November 5, 2025) UBC researchers have identified eight per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in B.C. sea otters. Read More >