UBC Oceans
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UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries is working towards a world in which our freshwater and ocean systems are healthy and their resources are used sustainably and equitably. #UBCOceans
California #sealions eating similar diet in #US and #Mexico, but one population is booming and other shrinking. Why? #MSc graduate Ana Lucía Pozas-Franco and Dr. Andrew Trites explain. oceans.ubc.ca/2025/11/10/d... Photo: Sea lion – © Ana Pozas
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
California #sealions eating similar diet in #US and #Mexico, but one population is booming and other shrinking. Why? #MSc graduate Ana Lucía Pozas-Franco and Dr. Andrew Trites explain. oceans.ubc.ca/2025/11/10/d... Photo: Sea lion – © Ana Pozas
We had a wonderful #Halloween party. Most dressed up, but, sadly, most of Faculty came as 'researchers'. 🤣
November 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We had a wonderful #Halloween party. Most dressed up, but, sadly, most of Faculty came as 'researchers'. 🤣
TODAY: Join us at 11 am PT for Dr. Eric Durieux's presentation on "Towards Sustainable Fisheries in the Mediterranean: Local Insights and Global Challenges from the Corsica Island Case Study" RSVP here: oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
TODAY: Join us at 11 am PT for Dr. Eric Durieux's presentation on "Towards Sustainable Fisheries in the Mediterranean: Local Insights and Global Challenges from the Corsica Island Case Study" RSVP here: oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
An Ocean Idiom fit for #Halloween! Many #fish want to feast on other fish’s bloods none are scarier looking, and do it in a scarier way than the sea #lamprey. #VampireFish oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
@science.ubc.ca
@science.ubc.ca
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
An Ocean Idiom fit for #Halloween! Many #fish want to feast on other fish’s bloods none are scarier looking, and do it in a scarier way than the sea #lamprey. #VampireFish oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
@science.ubc.ca
@science.ubc.ca
A #Halloween Ocean Idiom! Not an idiom, more of a saying we’ve heard from campy vampire movies. While many #fish want to feast on other fish’s vital systems, none are scarier looking than the so-called ‘vampire fish’ - the sea #lamprey. oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve... @science.ubc.ca @news.ubc.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A #Halloween Ocean Idiom! Not an idiom, more of a saying we’ve heard from campy vampire movies. While many #fish want to feast on other fish’s vital systems, none are scarier looking than the so-called ‘vampire fish’ - the sea #lamprey. oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve... @science.ubc.ca @news.ubc.ca
Nominations for 2026 Peter A. Larkin Award are now open. Deadline: November 30, 2025. @science.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Nominations for 2026 Peter A. Larkin Award are now open. Deadline: November 30, 2025. @science.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
Incoming #UBCOceans postdoc Dr. Annie Innes-Gold, presents "How restoration of Indigenous Aquaculture systems can guide #fisheries management", based on her research work in Hawaii.
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Incoming #UBCOceans postdoc Dr. Annie Innes-Gold, presents "How restoration of Indigenous Aquaculture systems can guide #fisheries management", based on her research work in Hawaii.
The gang is all here for a group watch of OCEAN with @davidattenborough.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The gang is all here for a group watch of OCEAN with @davidattenborough.bsky.social
“On the reef”
This #Oceanidiom means to be in a difficult or hopeless situation. In #coral science, this isn’t a metaphor; many reefs are already there. @simondonner.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
This #Oceanidiom means to be in a difficult or hopeless situation. In #coral science, this isn’t a metaphor; many reefs are already there. @simondonner.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
October 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“On the reef”
This #Oceanidiom means to be in a difficult or hopeless situation. In #coral science, this isn’t a metaphor; many reefs are already there. @simondonner.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
This #Oceanidiom means to be in a difficult or hopeless situation. In #coral science, this isn’t a metaphor; many reefs are already there. @simondonner.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
The #Guadalupe fur #seal pups were released back into the ocean after three months of rehabilitation, according to a marine wildlife hospital in Washington. The pups were found off the coast of Washington, severely underweight and minimally responsive abcnews.go.com/US/2-pasta-n...
October 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The #Guadalupe fur #seal pups were released back into the ocean after three months of rehabilitation, according to a marine wildlife hospital in Washington. The pups were found off the coast of Washington, severely underweight and minimally responsive abcnews.go.com/US/2-pasta-n...
"Eyes wide shut" - This idiom refers to willful ignorance or a refusal to acknowledge reality. This happens all too often in #seafood supply chains. #santiagodelapuente #VillyChristensen #OceanIdioms oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
October 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"Eyes wide shut" - This idiom refers to willful ignorance or a refusal to acknowledge reality. This happens all too often in #seafood supply chains. #santiagodelapuente #VillyChristensen #OceanIdioms oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
In Lagos, Nigeria and interested in the #BlueEconomy? @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social will be presenting at the Blue Impact Dialogues on October 5th 11:00 am, during the "Blue Futures for Lagos" panel. @solvingfcb.org @sppga.ubc.ca
October 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In Lagos, Nigeria and interested in the #BlueEconomy? @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social will be presenting at the Blue Impact Dialogues on October 5th 11:00 am, during the "Blue Futures for Lagos" panel. @solvingfcb.org @sppga.ubc.ca
Study finds that tools used by DFO to assess #infectious agents commonly found on #salmon #farms concluded they were not, despite credible scientific evidence to the contrary, says Dr. Gideon Mordecai. @science.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/2025/10/01/f...
October 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Study finds that tools used by DFO to assess #infectious agents commonly found on #salmon #farms concluded they were not, despite credible scientific evidence to the contrary, says Dr. Gideon Mordecai. @science.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/2025/10/01/f...
Bridging the gaps to save British Columbia’s #salmon. Dr. Sara Cannon @surlyscientist.bsky.social says “#Indigenous stewardship needs to be recognized and supported, giving First Nations and local communities clear decision making authority.”
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/b...
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/b...
September 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Bridging the gaps to save British Columbia’s #salmon. Dr. Sara Cannon @surlyscientist.bsky.social says “#Indigenous stewardship needs to be recognized and supported, giving First Nations and local communities clear decision making authority.”
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/b...
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/b...
In new #UBCOceans study @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social & Dr Ibrahim Issifu say combining reuse with stronger recycling efforts; investment in return & washing systems can cut carbon emissions, conserve resources, and deliver long-term cost savings. oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/f...
September 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In new #UBCOceans study @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social & Dr Ibrahim Issifu say combining reuse with stronger recycling efforts; investment in return & washing systems can cut carbon emissions, conserve resources, and deliver long-term cost savings. oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/f...
For #marinemammal lovers, @UBCBookstore now has #seal water bottles for sale! Very cute
September 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
For #marinemammal lovers, @UBCBookstore now has #seal water bottles for sale! Very cute
WATCH: Did you miss this morning's IOF Seminar "Making eDNA Count" with Dr. Ryan Kelly of The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the UW? Not to worry; it is now LIVE on the #UBCOceans YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VBU...
September 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
WATCH: Did you miss this morning's IOF Seminar "Making eDNA Count" with Dr. Ryan Kelly of The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the UW? Not to worry; it is now LIVE on the #UBCOceans YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VBU...
Starting soon - 11 am Pacific - fully online: Making eDNA Count with Dr. Ryan Kelly The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the UW. Register: oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
September 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Starting soon - 11 am Pacific - fully online: Making eDNA Count with Dr. Ryan Kelly The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the UW. Register: oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
FRIDAY: 11 am PT. Join us online as Dr. Ryan Kelly at @uwsmea.bsky.social discusses "Making eDNA Count". More information and to register (to get Zoom link): oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
September 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
FRIDAY: 11 am PT. Join us online as Dr. Ryan Kelly at @uwsmea.bsky.social discusses "Making eDNA Count". More information and to register (to get Zoom link): oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
This #OceanIdiom refers to something that happens unexpectedly. In the #BlueEconomy, conflicts may be on the rise, and hardly come out of the blue. “To minimize conflicts, we need just and integrated ocean management,” says @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca
oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This #OceanIdiom refers to something that happens unexpectedly. In the #BlueEconomy, conflicts may be on the rise, and hardly come out of the blue. “To minimize conflicts, we need just and integrated ocean management,” says @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca
oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
.@ubcoceans.bsky.social celebrates the HIGH SEA TREATY (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction), which will become legally effective on January 17 2026
September 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
.@ubcoceans.bsky.social celebrates the HIGH SEA TREATY (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction), which will become legally effective on January 17 2026
The world is your oyster! Though getting oyster seed from around the world may not be a good thing - due to a newly discovered virus, found in farmed #oysters in B.C., - though not in healthy wild populations. oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve... @virosphere.bsky.social @eoas.ubc.ca #oceanidioms
September 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The world is your oyster! Though getting oyster seed from around the world may not be a good thing - due to a newly discovered virus, found in farmed #oysters in B.C., - though not in healthy wild populations. oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve... @virosphere.bsky.social @eoas.ubc.ca #oceanidioms
FRIDAY: Join us as Dr. Soo-Young Hwang ( @sppga.ubc.ca ) discusses "Ocean, Climate, and Human Rights: Advancing a Rights-Based Approach". 11 am PT: In-person @ AERL Theatre, UBC Vancouver or over Zoom. RSVP: oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
September 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
FRIDAY: Join us as Dr. Soo-Young Hwang ( @sppga.ubc.ca ) discusses "Ocean, Climate, and Human Rights: Advancing a Rights-Based Approach". 11 am PT: In-person @ AERL Theatre, UBC Vancouver or over Zoom. RSVP: oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
Grilling up some fun at UBCOceans Welcome BBQ!!
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Grilling up some fun at UBCOceans Welcome BBQ!!
Posters by @seaaroundus.org @projectseahorse.bsky.social @ubccoru.bsky.social @simondonner.bsky.social lab, etc.
September 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Posters by @seaaroundus.org @projectseahorse.bsky.social @ubccoru.bsky.social @simondonner.bsky.social lab, etc.