Based out of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia, the Fisheries Economics Research Unit strives for interdisciplinary solutions to global, national, and local marine and freshwater management issues. We focus on economic and policy analysis and mobilize researchers, students, and practitioners to advance resource management for the benefit of current and future generations, while maintaining ‘healthy’ ecosystems.
(June 7, 2024) Providing a basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by $US163 trillion while acting to curb environmental degradation, UBC research has found. Read More
(February 28, 2024) We sat down with Dr. Sumaila to discuss his perspective on being an African researcher in North America, especially during February’s Black History Month. Read More
(February 7, 2024) He was appointed by the University of Pretoria's Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development. Read More