Institute for the Ocean and Fisheries
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New UBC research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
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Thousands of jellyfish clones are multiplying in B.C. lakes
The peach blossom jellyfish clones have been spotted in 34 places in B.C., its furthest northern range in North America, and a recent paper predicts sightings and the number of locations will increase by the end of the decade as climate change extends this range.
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Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and 'forever chemicals' have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C., including the endangered southern resident killer whales.
