World Oceans Day at the UN
In recognition of World Oceans Day June 8th, the UN held a panel discussion entitled “Our oceans: greening our future” in New York. Participating in the event, The Fisheries Centre’s very own Rashid Sumaila spoke on the economic challenges facing global fisheries and on the finite nature of the ocean’s resources. Drawing on Adam Smith for inspiration […]
Science Forum Discussion of Consumer Awareness With Rashid Sumaila
Rashid Sumaila, head of the Fisheries Economic Unit here at UBC, was interviewed Tuesday by WorldScience on the state of world fisheries and the role consumers can play in bringing sustainability to our fisheries. The interview can listened to here. Rashid will also be taking questions through Dec. 2. [audio:https://fisheries-feru.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2011/06/Forum-fish-Sumaila.mp3] Forum_fish_Sumaila Co-produced by the BBC […]