UVic scientist Johannes Gemmrich studies extreme wave events off the coast of the Pacific Rim National Park. His work is raising awareness and improving the ability to predict dangerous events.
UVic PhD student Brett Jameson is exploring where nitrous oxide comes from.
University of Victoria biologists have discovered how some corals managed to survive a globally unprecedented heatwave, in a first-ever study that provides new hope for the long-term survival of coral reefs in the face of climate change.
Many of the recommendations made by this week’s Rising Economy Taskforce report build directly on UVic's strengths. These include innovation, access to digital resources and technology, inclusion, and investing in the future workforce.
Earth-vibrating noise drops during pandemic
A federal investment in Ocean Networks Canada, an initiative of the University of Victoria, will advance the infrastructure and scientific data required to grow Canada's ocean intelligence for the benefit of society and a sustainable planet.
On World Oceans Day, two geography graduate students are preparing for immersive field work to study kelp forests on the remote central BC coast. Adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols, Brian Timmer and Lianna Gendall will be self-isolating for 14 days before they embark on their trip.
On World Oceans Day, two geography grad students prepare for an immersive two weeks of remote field work studying kelp forests on BC’s central coast. Adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols, Brian Timmer and Lianna Gendall will be self-isolating for 14 days before they embark on their MITACS internship with the Hakai Institute.
Elin Kelsey, adjunct professor of environmental studies at UVic, is available to media to discuss World Oceans Day and #oceanoptimism, the mass movement to crowd-source ocean conservation solutions
In one of the first studies to assess the direct impact of heat stress on reef fish, University of Victoria biologists assess the direct impact of heat stress on reef fish.
UVic initiative Ocean Networks Canada is one of the highest-scoring proposals in the prestigious 100&Change competition by the MacArthur Foundation for a single US$100 million grant.
Scientists now know that for Earth to stay within the temperature increase limit set by the Paris Agreement, negative emission technologies, which remove and permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, are essential. The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions is bringing together an international team of experts to take on this challenge in a new four-year feasibility study.
On Sept. 30, UVic hosted 51 dignitaries from 47 countries showcasing our world-leading research and to emphasize UVic’s focus on internationalization, clean energy and oceans. The university’s ongoing commitment to Indigenizing the academy was also highlighted.
Vic marine biologist and coastal geographer Lauren McWhinnie is now looking at how we can also reduce noise pollution from small vessel traffic on this population of whales.
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions funds new $1.5M international research project. The global team of scientists, engineers and social scientists plan to turn the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into rock permanently beneath the Earth's ocean floor
Canada's biggest underwater volcano is just off B.C.'s coast
