From barrier to gateway: Climate‐facilitated expansion of thaliaceans in the Arctic Ocean Thaliaceans (doliolids, pyrosomes, salps) play fundamental roles in global carbon cycling and pelagic food webs through high filtration rates and rapid reproduction. Despite their prevalence, they ar...

RESEARCH: From barrier to gateway: Climate-facilitated expansion of thaliaceans in the Arctic Ocean. Co-authored by Dr. @fluskow.bsky.social and Dr. Evgeny Pakhomov @eoas.ubc.ca aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... via @aslo.org

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

Gray #whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal theconversation.com/gray-whales-... via @theconversation.com

What fish redistribution in the Mediterranean is telling us about species’ climate resilience The Mediterranean is one of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. A scientific study on shifting distribution dynamics examines how its fish species contend with sea warming.

What #fish redistribution in the Mediterranean is telling us about species’ climate resilience theconversation.com/what-fish-re...

Curiosity over canon - University Affairs The benefits of research beyond methodological silos.

As researchers, we should lead with curiosity: this is, after all, what ties academics together, across all fields of research and realms of inquiry. @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/opinion/curi...

High school students ages 15–18? Join our Marine Sciences mini-school: study marine ecosystems, observe marine life in their natural habitats, and promote sustainable fishing practices.
This is open to students local & around the world through our residence option!
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Sea lion borrows tourists’ backpacks for naptime YouTube video by ABC News

Cheeky! A sleepy #sealion decided that some tourists' backpacks lined up on a bench in the Galapagos Islands made for the perfect spot to take a nap. #MondayMirth
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Hannah Wittman @ires.ubc.ca and Dr. Carolina Tropini @ubcmicroimmuno.bsky.social for being selected in Round 4 of the Data Science Catalyst Program! dsi.ubc.ca/data-science... And many thanks to @science.ubc.ca Dean's Office for their support! 🙏

Sussex trawling ban: new protections for marine habitats The ban around Beachy Head East MCZ brings new protections to marine life.

🎉OCEAN WIN: A new law banning trawling and scalloping in an area off the Sussex coast has been approved by the govt!

The new law now sees almost 30% of the inshore waters in Sussex protected from trawling. What a major victory for ocean life!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp84p23y6gko

New electric ferry pioneers whale detection device, experts still concerned about strikes A new all-electric, passenger-only ferry is charging ahead after receiving approval from the Vancouver Park Board last week. It will be operating in an area commonly frequented by humpback whales. The...

A new all-electric, passenger-only ferry has received approval from the Vancouver Park Board last week. It will be operating in an area commonly frequented by #humpback #whales. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Oman has issued new regulations for the Law of Living Aquatic Resources, introducing a comprehensive framework to govern fishing activities & boost sustainability of the country’s #fisheries sector.www.muscatdaily.com/2026/04/18/new-regulatio...

New study ranks Hawaiian Monk seal as marine mammal most at risk from plastic pollution | Maui Now A new study released in Conservation Biology Wednesday and co-authored by scientists at Ocean Conservancy, Arizona State University and Shaw Institute is the first to rank marine mammals based on thei...

New study ranks Hawaiian Monk #seal as marine mammal most at risk from #plastic #pollution | Maui Now mauinow.com/2026/04/16/n...

Boaters near Port McNeill warned of ‘high collision risk’ with feeding grey whale - North Island Gazette Small grey whale has a large white patch and other distinct markings on its back, says MERS

Boaters near Port McNeill are being warned about a “high collision risk” with a grey #whale frequenting the area, teeming with boat traffic. northislandgazette.com/2026/04/17/b...

Are you an undergraduate student - in Canada or abroad - interested in protecting the ocean? Join us for the IOF Vancouver Summer Program and learn how to become an Ocean Leader. Deadline for July 17 to August 17, 2026 course is May 6, 2026
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Great White Sharks Are Overheating - Inside Climate News The ocean’s fastest and most formidable predators might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters, researchers warn.

The #ocean’s fastest and most formidable #predators might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to #warming waters, researchers warn #sharks insideclimatenews.org/news/1604202...

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The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on | CNN Not far from the vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf is a one-of-a-kind marine ecosystem that’s home to dolphins, sea turtles and coral. How do oil slicks affect them?

The highly contested Strait of Hormuz is home to #dolphins and the most diverse #coral population in the region, an underwater world that scientists say could be in jeopardy as conflict swirls around it.
www.cnn.com/2026/04/17/s...

Gambians Push to Protect Coastal Waters As Food Fears Grow On a stretch of coastline where fish is as essential as rice, fishermen, traders and activists gathered on Sunday with a simple demand: enforce a rule that already exists.

Industrial trawlers are banned from operating within nine nautical miles of The #Gambia's shore, which is a zone reserved for small-scale, or artisanal, #fishers. But along this coast, many say the rule is ignored so often that it has begun to feel meaningless. allafrica.com/stories/2026...

Sperm whale 'language' is just like human speech, scientists say Sperm whales communicate through rhythmic clicks known as codas and scientists have discovered that each click comes at a different frequency - like human vowel sounds.

While #humpbacks sing hypnotic songs, sperm #whales communicate through rhythmic clicks known as codas and scientists at Project Ceti have discovered that each click comes at a different frequency - like human vowel sounds. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

#Seal population rebounds in NE China's Liaodong Bay english.news.cn/20260416/370...

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale Rescuers in Germany began an elaborate operation Thursday to save a sick humpback whale that has been repeatedly stranded off the Baltic Sea coast and has stirred up tons of attention across the count...

Rescuers in Germany began an elaborate operation Thursday to save a sick #humpback #whale that has been repeatedly stranded off the Baltic Sea coast and has stirred up tons of attention across the country for weeks. www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

A dual sustainability crisis for Kenya’s small-scale fisheries - Nature Food Data collected over 27 years show that ecological and social sustainability can quietly diverge, driven by factors that fisheries assessments typically overlook. For small-scale reef fishers in Kenya, rising fish prices and higher catches have failed to translate into decent earnings, with fewer than 2% making the national minimum wage.

RESEARCH: A dual sustainability crisis for #Kenya’s small-scale #fisheries. By Dr. Anna Schuhbauer and Dr. Louise Teh @feru-ubc.bsky.social
nature.com/articles/s43... via @nature.com Food

🌊 New paper alert 🌊

Our latest study takes a deep dive into the relatives of seahorses, a group of fascinating but often understudied fishes.

🔗 Learn more and read the paper here: https://projectseahorse.org/new-study-quirky-fishes/

eDNA Surface Sampler Webinar Recording 2026 YouTube video by Ocean Diagnostics Inc.

Advancements in #environmentalDNA tech are enabling various industries to scale biodiversity and water quality monitoring.

Catch our recently recorded #eDNA Surface Sampler webinar for a product demo, case studies and performance data in different environments.

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🌊 New paper alert 🌊

Our latest study takes a deep dive into the relatives of seahorses, a group of fascinating but often understudied fishes.

projectseahorse.org/new-study-qu...

Abstract submissions open for the Conservation Social Science Conference hosted by @society4conbio.bsky.social SSWG

📅 Deadline: 8th May 2026

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SCB Art, Science and Conservation Working Group - Expression of Interest Thank you for your interest in joining the new Art, Science and Conservation Working Group of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)! The Art, Science and Conservation Working Group brings togeth...

The new SCB Art, Science and #Conservation Working Group is calling for members!
The group brings together artists, researchers and conservation practitioners to explore the role of creative arts in advancing biodiversity conservation and to support art-science and art-conservation collaborations.

Bottom sea trawlers snaring many endangered species: UBC study Researchers say bottom trawling is taking a serious toll on marine ecosystems and recommend the world rethink this practice.

When we talk about fisheries, it’s our last wild food source that we consume on the regular. And this is not farming. It is going out into the wilderness and bulldozing wildlife.

vancouversun.com/news/bottom-...

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An eye-level shot shows two people wearing hard hats and safety vests working with a metal cage attached to ropes, possibly on a boat. The text overlaid on the image, in white and orange, reads "WORK AT NOAA FISHERIES". Below this, orange and white text states, "Open Now: Six Fish Biologist-Survey positions for recent graduates" and "Apply by April 20, 2026 via USAJobs". The NOAA logo and the words "NOAA FISHERIES" are also visible at the bottom of the image.

Recent Grads! We are hiring six Fish Biologist-Survey positions across multiple duty stations.

Applications are due by April 20, 2026. For more detailed information on responsibilities and how to apply: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...

Delighted to have Dr @amandavincent.bsky.social's pup Indy hanging in the #UBCOceans communications office for a while. So fluffy and adorable @projectseahorse.bsky.social

Join us on May 5, 2026 for a one-day symposium: Reimagining the Future of Oceans and Fisheries! RSVP Today!
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