Conceptual diagram for how risk of polar bears influences ringed seal behaviour

Polar bears and seals.
Florko et al. Top-down and bottom-up processes jointly explain mesopredator movement and foraging ecology.
doi.org/10.1111/ele....
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Indigenous Knowledge as a sole data source in habitat selection functions | PNAS While Indigenous Knowledge (IK) contains a wealth of information on the behavior and habitat use of species, it is rarely included in the species–h...

Kind of thrilled my first post on here is this paper :) Thankful for all the time spent talking seals, and reviewing and correcting model outputs! It’s a privilege to get to work with all of these amazing Knowledge holders and researchers :) 🧪

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

More than 70 graduate degree programs at UBC Vancouver are extending or re-opening their applications for U.S. citizens.

Biosciences Computing Manager Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level D Job Title Biosciences Computing Manager Department Administrative Leadership | Dep...

We are looking for new manager for our computing unit! If you have experience in both biology and computers, this might be the perfect job for you! UBC is a lovely place, and Zoology is a fantastic, collaborative and kind department. Apply by May 4th at ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs...

Putting the health in hidden Markov models: incorporating allostatic load indices into movement ecology analyses Abstract. Individual animal health assessments are a key consideration for conservation initiatives. Environmental shifts associated with climate change, s

Want to link animal health to movement behaviour? Take a look at our new paper, led by Courtney Shuert:
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Using highest density intervals can reduce perceived uncertainty in stock assessments Sustainably managed fisheries provide conservation and socio-economic benefits. To set catch quotas, decision makers are guided by stock assessments t…

Want to reduce perceived uncertainty by billions of fish? Try highest density intervals instead of equal-tailed intervals. Can also change perception of stock health.

New short paper with @marieaugermethe.bsky.social.
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New R package: github.com/andrew-edwar...

Thanks for sharing that- he did well with it. Turns out to be by a colleague of Marie, who's been kind and supportive of her work. Solid guy all around it seems.

Vessel movement analysis to investigate forced labor at sea YouTube video by UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries

WATCH: Did you miss our seminar on November 15? Dr. Rocio Joo from Global Fishing Watch discussed "Vessel movement analysis to investigate forced labor at sea."
You can watch it now on #UBCOceans' channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acxy...