UVic welcomes two inaugural UVic Impact Chairs—Amanda Bates (biology) and Heather Castleden (School of Public Administration)—to five-year research positions.

New research shows it may be possible to sequester carbon dioxide in subseafloor ocean basalt at a scale that would reduce global atmospheric concentrations of this predominant greenhouse gas.

Eight UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, engineering, and humanities have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour.

Six UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, engineering, and humanities have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour.

UVic experts on issues related to the federal election.

Fisheries and Oceans supports Canada’s ocean research technology and blue economy innovation with $8.7-milion funding in the University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada.

MFA candidate Colton Hash and writing instructor Mark Leiren-Young apply oceans of knowledge and creative activities to reflect on emotional concerns of human impacts on the oceans.

On June 8, UVic celebrates the role the oceans play in our lives. Our blue planet is truly special and UN-designated World Oceans Day is the perfect opportunity to come together to protect it.

A new study led by marine biologist Amanda Bates highlights the dual role that humans play in both threatening and protecting species and ecosystems. Bates joins UVic in July as professor in biology and as UVic Impact Chair in Ocean Ecosystem Change and Conservation.

Using historical charts, Indigenous ecological knowledge and satellite imagery, UVic geographer Maycira Costa is building a cohesive story to map the past, present and future of kelp resilience.

Dennis Gupa, a PhD theatre candidate, explores the impact of a typhoon on fishers in the Philippines and amplifies stories of ecological knowledge as messages on climate change.

​PhD theatre candidate Dennis Gupa is exploring how to apply the tools of theatre, performance and drama in grappling with global warming especially with its impact on the island nations of the world.

Marine ecologist and conservation biologist Julia Baum awarded UVic’s President’s Chair Award for her research and teaching excellence.

Kate Moran, president and CEO of UVic's Ocean Networks Canada, explains why Canada is well-positioned for success and leadership with a growing blue economy—the next great wave of economic innovation.

Kate Moran, president and CEO of UVic's Ocean Networks Canada, explains why Canada is well-positioned for success and leadership with a growing blue economy—the next great wave of economic innovation.

A global team of researchers including UVic biologist Francis Juanes has documented the pervasive impacts of noise on marine life and identified actions to return to a healthy ocean soundtrack.