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Oceans

Classroom under water

The Ring

UVic’s scientific diving program has given three decades of students the tools, training and hands-on learning they need to safely and successfully conduct research under water.

The human benefits of marine protected areas

The Ring

Marine protected areas are well known for protecting biodiversity, but their effects on people who use the oceans are debated. Now a new review—led by University of Victoria marine conservation scientist Natalie Ban and 12 co-authors—illustrates that these protected areas can also support human well-being.

Boat noise and whale health

The Ring

On World Ocean’s Day, marine biologist and coastal geographer Lauren McWhinnie is excited to be part of the festivities at Fisherman’s Wharf and supporting local organization SIMRES (Saturna Island Marine Research and Education Society); however, her purpose will be to raise awareness about small boat noise in the Salish Sea and its impact on the health of whales and in particular the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW).

Humans consume a lot of microplastics

Media release

A new University of Victoria study suggests humans are unknowingly consuming tens of thousands of micrplastics every year.

Learning the history of the world's oceans

The Ring

Cultural perspectives on ocean science stand out for new doctoral grad.

People eat at least 50,000 plastic particles a year, study finds

The Guardian

People eat at least 50,000 plastic particles a year, study finds

Canada's sea levels are rising

CBC News

Canada's sea levels are rising

UVic faculty expert advisory

University of Victoria faculty members are available to media to discuss Canada’s Changing Climate Report released April 2 by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Rainforests of the ocean

The Ring

Kelp forests are a rich ecosystem critical to many species such as herring and salmon, but researchers know that kelp is decreasing in some areas of the Pacific Northwest. Detailed maps of kelp beds developed by the British Navy in the 19th century are helping modern scientists chart habitat change in coastal BC.

Nautical maps from century ago help BC researchers chart kelp

National Post

Nautical maps from century ago help BC researchers chart kelp

New digital map of kelp forests

Media release

A new tool for understanding kelp decline and its impact on BC coastal habitats drew upon British admiralty charts from 1858 to 1956. UVic geographer Maycira Costa and research colleagues have created the first historical digital map of BC’s coastal kelp forests to further investigate this loss of kelp.

Crabs seen feasting on methane seep

Media release

Tanner crabs observed feasting at a bubbling methane seep on the deep seafloor in the northeast Pacific Ocean may be developing a way to adapt to climate change, says a marine ecologist from the University of Victoria whose work with Oregon-based researchers establishes for the first time that a commercially-harvested species is feeding on the energy source.

How flipping crabs revealed a hidden food supply

Globe & Mail

How flipping crabs revealed a hidden food supply

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Oceans

Sustainable future through clean energy

Diving into coral research

Carving a career

Classroom under water

The human benefits of marine protected areas

Boat noise and whale health

Humans consume a lot of microplastics

Learning the history of the world's oceans

People eat at least 50,000 plastic particles a year, study finds

Canada's sea levels are rising

UVic faculty expert advisory

Rainforests of the ocean

Nautical maps from century ago help BC researchers chart kelp

New digital map of kelp forests

Crabs seen feasting on methane seep

How flipping crabs revealed a hidden food supply