FERU Paper: Impacts of ocean deoxygenation
As ocean warming and nutrient runoff accelerate deoxygenation, marine ecosystems face shifting baselines that threaten long-term fishery yields. A new paper paper led by former FERU PhD Student Hongsik Kim, and co-authored by FERU Postdocs Louise Teh, Ilyass Dahmouni, Lubna Alam, Ibrahim Issifu, and FERU director Rashid Sumaila, investigates these dynamics by evaluating the projected […]
Climate change strengthens the case for a high seas fishing ban
Sumaila, U. R., Cheung, W. W. L., Palacios-Abrantes, J., & Burnside, D. (2026). Climate change strengthens the case for a high seas fishing ban. Frontiers of Biogeography, 19. https://doi.org/10.21425/fob.19.183549 Climate change isn’t just warming ocean waters, it’s actively redrawing the map of marine life. As ocean temperatures rise, fish stocks are migrating towards cooler waters, […]
Assessing the ecological and economic transformation pathways of plastic production system
Assessing the environmental and economic consequences of plastic production, highlighting its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
Book Launch: Infinity Fish by Dr. Rashid Sumaila
Pursuing systematic change in the fisheries sector or interested in the preservation of marine resources? Join us for this virtual book launch by author and professor Rashid Sumaila and engage in a discussion on his new book, Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries. Welcome Remarks: Arthur Bledsoe, Student, Master of Public […]
Scenarios for investigating the future of Canada’s oceans and marine fisheries under environmental and socioeconomic change
The authors propose to develop national-level scenarios using a matrix framework following the concept of Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, which would allow a social-ecological examination of Canada’s oceans in terms of the state of future uncertainties. Read the full article in Regional Environmental Change here: http://rdcu.be/m4Vs
State of the Physical, Biological and Selected Fishery Resources of Pacific Canadian Marine Ecosystems in 2015
Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 3179 Peter C. Chandler, Stephanie A. King and R. Ian Perry (Editors) Fisheries & Oceans Canada Institute of Ocean Sciences http://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/365564.pdf
Marine Species at Risk Protection in Australia and Canada: Paper Promises, Paltry Progressions
This article compares the law and policy frameworks for protecting marine species at risk in Australia and Canada. The sea of practical challenges is examined, including achieving listing of threatened commercial species; attaining timely and effective recovery planning; and identifying and protecting critical habitats. Read the full article in Ocean Development and International Law here: […]
Transform high seas management to build climate resilience in marine seafood supply
Climate change is projected to redistribute fisheries resources, resulting in tropical regions suffering decreases in seafood production. While sustainably managing marine ecosystems contributes to building climate resilience, these solutions require transformation of ocean governance. Recent studies and international initiatives suggest that conserving high seas biodiversity and fish stocks will have ecological and economic benefits; however, […]
Doubly lucky: Economic impact of the English Bay bunker oil spill of April 2015
An estimation of the economic impacts of this oil spill on Metro Vancouver’s marine-related economic activities, including commercial fishing and tourism activities.
Taking Stock and Projecting the Future of South China Sea Fisheries
A FERU research team released a working paper examining the current status, existing and potential threats, and plausible future scenarios of fisheries in the South China Sea.