Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries
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New UBC research could expand genetic screening for families at risk of aggressive cancer.
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
UBC researchers explain what species you’re seeing—and how to watch them safely.
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Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds
Arctic tracking shows ringed seals trade safety for food variety—evidence that conservation plans must factor in both food and fear.
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Wolf reduction boosts caribou survival—but only in rugged terrain
More accessible landscapes see no improvement as other predators fill the gap.
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Breaking down research silos to understand a shifting Salish Sea
The Sentinels of Change Alliance shows what’s possible when collaboration is a foundation, not an add-on.
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Orcas and dolphins seen hunting together for the first time
For the first time, killer whales and dolphins were seen teaming up to hunt salmon off B.C.’s coast—a surprising alliance that could reshape our understanding of marine predators. Read how researchers uncovered this extraordinary partnership.
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West Coast mammal-eating killer whales are two distinct communities that rarely mix
New research reveals West Coast mammal-eating killer whales form two distinct communities—inner and outer coast transients—that rarely mix, with unique diets, habitats and behaviors.
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‘Forever’ chemicals found in B.C. sea otters
UBC research shows otters near cities carried triple the toxic load of more remote animals
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‘Disease detectives’ discover cause of sea star wasting disease that wiped out billions of sea stars
UBC researchers have identified the bacterial culprit behind sea star wasting disease, solving a decade-long mystery and opening the door to recovery efforts for devastated marine ecosystems.
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Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling
UBC study finds most seahorse seizures occur at airports or in sea cargo, revealing hidden trade routes and calling for stronger global enforcement efforts.
