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Fish will have to find new habitats or perish if global warming is left unchecked
July 2, 2015

Fish will have to find new habitats or perish if global warming is left unchecked

Climate change is forcing fish out of their current habitats and into cooler waters and many more species will soon be affected if climate goals are not met, say scientists.

LATEST NEWS

 

Single-celled predator evolves tiny, human-like ‘eye’

A single-celled marine plankton evolved a miniature version of a multi-cellular eye, possibly to help see its prey better, according to University of British Columbia (UBC) research published today in Nature.
   

Freshwater and ocean acidification stunts growth of developing pink salmon

Pink salmon that begin life in freshwater with high concentrations of carbon dioxide, which causes acidification, are smaller and may be less likely to survive, according to a new study from UBC.

OPINIONS

 

Demands on nurses continue to grow

For the first time in almost 20 years, the number of nurses in Canada is on the decline and Suzanne Campbell, director of UBC’s School of Nursing, says it is cause for concern.

ATHLETICS

 

Former Major Leaguer Chris Pritchett named head coach of UBC baseball

The UBC Thunderbirds’ new baseball head coach replaces the only man who has patrolled the T-Bird dugout since the program was resurrected in 1997.

EVENTS

 

The Taste of Terroir Long Table Dinner

Sit back, relax, and indulge in an evening of wine, music and decadence in the UBC Botanical Garden.

VIDEO

 

What is the most significant change to Health Canada's asbestos information?

Dr. Trevor Dummer says Health Canada's updated asbestos information is a good start to help Canadians reduce their cancer risk.
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