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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
COMMENTARY: Renewed federal leadership is essential to safeguard Nature and maintain Canada’s global conservation momentum. @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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A turning point for nature: Canadian scientists call for federal leadership on conservation - npj Ocean Sustainability
Canada’s accelerating biodiversity and climate crises threaten ecosystems, communities, and the economy. Significant progress toward international and national conservation targets—supported by federa...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
As researchers, we should lead with curiosity: this is, after all, what ties academics together, across all fields of research and realms of inquiry. @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/opinion/curi...
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Curiosity over canon - University Affairs
The benefits of research beyond methodological silos.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
RESEARCH: Integrating global targets for protected areas and sustainable fisheries. Co-authored by @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social and Dr. Daniel Pauly @seaaroundus.org www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Integrating global targets for protected areas and sustainable fisheries
The global ocean harbors millions of unique species, many of which help to provide food and nutrients for nearly half of the world’s human population.…
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
“Cost-benefit analyses need to move beyond narrow market metrics and embrace economic theory on valuation if they are to capture the full consequences of destructive #fishing gears such as bottom trawling” said @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social news.nationalgeographic.org/new-peer-rev...
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New Peer-Reviewed Study: Bottom Trawling in Europe’s Waters Costs Society up to €16 Billion Annually — Mostly Due to Climate Impacts
The destructive fishing practice takes place in more than half of Europe’s marine protected areas (MPAs); reducing bottom trawling inside and outside of Europe’s MPAs could unlock benefits to taxpayer...
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SeaAroundUs @seaaroundus.org · 14/05/2026
"Hope or Despair Revisited: Assessing Progress and New Challenges in Global Fisheries," by William Cheung, Rashid Sumaila, and Daniel Pauly, is among Fish and Fisheries' top-viewed articles! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Test your @French.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
@ISAAssemply meeting in #Kingston, #Jamaica!!
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Lucky fish, good they don't need visa: Climate change drives shifts in straddling fish stocks in the world’s ocean | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/full/10....
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Climate change drives shifts in straddling fish stocks in the world’s ocean
As straddling stocks shift between EEZs and the high seas due to climate change, fisheries will require adaptive management.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Are you aware of what is called Antarctic Avengers? Check out this short video clip: www.our-antarctica.com/antarctic-av...
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Antarctic Avengers - Our Antarctica
Our Antarctica has mobilised a group of marine biologists, ocean leaders, wildlife photographers, policymakers and other high ambition individuals, in one united voice of the Antarctic Avengers, calli...
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Please enjoy this short video in service of the #ocean and therefore #people via Pew Marine Fellows: lnkd.in/e9Tkh3yG
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
@Ghana's #UNOC3 side event: . From the left Jojo (President Fishers Assoc, Ghana; @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social; #EnvironmentMinisterGhana; #FisheriesMinisterGanana; IfeOkafor-Yarwood; Vice Chancellor, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Ghana; KristinKleisnerEDF & BerchieAsiedu, UENR.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Published today by the #CanadiaPress.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
First ever global map of #fishmeal and #fishoil (#FMFO) factories exposes industry’s footprint. Understanding where production occurs essential to addressing environmental, social, and economic impacts of this #aquaculture issue. oceans.ubc.ca/2025/04/28/f... @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social
Fishmeal powder. Credit: Phu Thinh Co, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
“Dependence on the global #fishmeal and fish oil trade could undermine food security while fueling unsustainable fishing practices. “This is not just an environmental issue - it’s about justice and equity," @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @solvingfcb.org @science.ubc.ca oceans.ubc.ca/2025/04/28/f...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
COMMENTARY: How to leverage trade to achieve a 2050 ocean dream. By @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social . www.nature.com/articles/s44... in @npjOceanSustain
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How to leverage trade to achieve a 2050 ocean dream
npj Ocean Sustainability - The Ocean is central to our lives, providing vital ecosystem goods and services. It generates 50% of the Earth’s oxygen; absorbs around 30% of anthropogenic carbon...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 23/05/2025
New Attenborough doc called Ocean, not oceans, to drive home interconnectedness of the waters on the planet & the life that depends on it. "The fish go where they go, they don't need visas," joked Dr Rashid Sumaila. @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @ubcoceans.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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David Attenborough's Ocean documentary has a scene straight out of Dune | CBC News
Opening in Canadian theatres on May 24, Ocean with David Attenborough is a beautiful yet dark look at the vital ecosystems of our connected seas — and the harms humans bring to it.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
RESEARCH: A supply chain analysis of artisanal billfish #fishery along the #Kenyan coast. Co-authored by @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... via #MarinePolicy
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A supply chain analysis of artisanal billfish fishery along the Kenyan coast
The billfish industry in the Western Indian Ocean is multi-sectoral, involving artisanal, commercial and recreational sectors, exploiting billfish for…
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
RESEARCH: Gender dynamics, climate change threats and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. By Ayodele Oloko, @ubccoru.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1... via @discoversustainability
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Gender dynamics, climate change threats and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing - Discover Sustainability
Abstract The persistent challenge of gender inequality continues to shape socio-economic dynamics within small-scale fisheries, creating complex cycles of vulnerability for both women and men. Contemp...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
COMMENT: Why we should protect the high seas from all extraction, forever. Co-authored by @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social. www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com
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Why we should protect the high seas from all extraction, forever
Exploitation of the high seas risks doing irreversible damage to biodiversity, climate stability and ocean equity. A consensus must be built now to save them.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
"Ships passing in the night" have romantic overtones, however in the world of #illegalfishing it takes on a much more literal and troubling meaning. @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @ubcsppga.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca #IUUFishing #WorldOceansDay oceans.ubc.ca/ocean-idioms/
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
WATCH: A group of leading #ocean and #climate #scientists is calling for a ban on #deepseamining just as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to fast-track undersea mining approvals. @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social comments. www.cbc.ca/player/play/... via @cbcnews.ca @ubcsppga.bsky.social
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Scientists want a ban on deep-sea mining. Trump wants to fast-track it
A group of leading ocean and climate scientists, including Canadians, is calling for a ban on deep-sea mining just as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to fast-track undersea mining approvals.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Happy #WorldOceansDay! well, actually, the ocean is not so happy... look through our #OceanIdioms to learn more. oceans.ubc.ca/ocean-idioms/ @seaaroundus.org @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social #GOLT #IUUfishing #illegalfishing #coastalecosystems #WorldOceanDay
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Are you at #UNOC3? So is @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social. On Sunday he met with Members of the European Parliament about #fisheries #subsidies. At @solvingfcb.org's side events on June 11 and 12. On 13th he is at the Stop Funding Overfishing Coalition Side Event. So busy! Say hi if you catch him.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Exploitation of the high seas risks doing irreversible damage to biodiversity, climate stability and ocean equity. A consensus must be built now to save them. Authored by @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social and #DanielPauly @seaaroundus.org www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com
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Why we should protect the high seas from all extraction, forever
Exploitation of the high seas risks doing irreversible damage to biodiversity, climate stability and ocean equity. A consensus must be built now to save them.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#UBCOceans folk are at #UNOC3 #UNOceanConference #UNOC2025 in force! Keep en eye out for #WilliamCheung ‪@ubccoru .bsky.social‬ & @solvingfcb.org @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social of @solvingfcb.org @amandavincent.bsky.social @projectseahorse.bsky.social . #UBCexcellence
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
“It just makes so much sense to use international waters as the world’s #fish bank,” says @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social who pushes for #highseas 'bank' to protect fish, ahead of #UNOC2025 conference vancouversun.com/news/ubc-eco... via @vancouversun.bsky.social @ubcsppga.bsky.social
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'It just makes so much sense:' UBC economics expert continues push for high seas 'bank' to protect fish, ahead of UN conference
Sunday is World Oceans Day and next week the third United Nations Ocean Conference will be held in France.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
“I think the world realised we needed to do something. As we deplete #coastal waters, where do people go? Suddenly we realised the #highseas are also in trouble,” says @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social dialogue.earth/en/ocean/wha... @solvingfcb.org @ubcsppga.bsky.social @dialogueearth.bsky.social
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What next for the High Seas Treaty as entry into force nears?
Here’s what you need to know about the first international agreement focused on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Our #OceanIdioms project for you to view! Featuring research from @seaaroundus.org @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @ubcpelagic.bsky.social @ubcmarinemammal (with more to come!) oceans.ubc.ca/ocean-idioms/ #marine #conservation #biodiversity #IUU #fish #wildfire #plankton #pinnipeds #physiology
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Have you already read our paper on the hot topic of deep-sea mining, please do so - it is in the top 5% of all research outputs scored by Altmetric.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
There are benefits to projects like pipelines, but long term negative costs are usually left to the larger society to deal with, said @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social. "I think there's usually a disconnect between those who gain and those who bear the cost." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Building Canada Act leaves much open to interpretation on Indigenous consultation, says lawyer | CBC News
An Anishinaabe lawyer says "fuller," "meaningful" engagement needs to happen with Indigenous Peoples if the federal government wants to make the right decisions on projects under the new Building Cana...
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Published today by the #CanadiaPress.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Tapi Tapi was one of the 20 Africans who met in #Rwandi in March this year to begin desiging the #Africa we want by 2125. #AfricanFutures2025. #BlueAfrica: bbc.com/travel/artic....
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Africa's ice cream cafe that nurtures self-esteem
Tapi Tapi makes ice cream with a deep mission: to soothe the collective souls of African people by sharing folk traditions, rituals and cultures through food.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
How is your German, check this, at least you'll hear my voice: www.ndr.de/nachrichten/....
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Sind Pläne für Tiefseebergbau ökonomisch sinnvoll?
US-Präsident Donald Trump will möglich machen, dass am Meeresboden vor allem sogenannte Manganknollen abgebaut werden können.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Africa’s historic consultation held on October 9th, 2024, in Tangier. www.linkedin.com/posts/africa...
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Highlights of the African Consultation in preparation for UNOC3 | Africa to UNOC-3
🌊 Recap – Africa to UNOC-3: Key Moments from the Tangier Consultation 🌍 As UNOC-3 approaches, we’re excited to share the highlights video from Africa’s historic consultation held on October 9th, 2024...
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Solving-FCB @solvingfcb.org · 14/05/2025
New Paper: #SolvingFCB Co-Director @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social and Sebastian Villasante examine how rapid Blue Economy growth is increasing conflicts over ocean space/resources, proposing strategies to ease tensions and promote equitable ocean governance www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
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Frontiers | Surging blue economy, increasing conflict risks and mitigation strategies
The Blue Economy is raising optimism worldwide but the human expansion into, and the overcrowding of, the Ocean threatens increasing conflict between sectors...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Understanding where #fishmeal production occurs is essential for addressing its environmental, social, and economic impacts, says Lauren Shea. This type of aquaculture can be a sustainable solution when managed properly. oceans.ubc.ca/2025/04/28/f... @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @solvingfcb.org
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First ever global map of fishmeal and fish oil factories exposes industry’s footprint | Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries
UBC study has revealed the global distribution of fishmeal and fish oil factories for the first time, shedding light on a critical area of the aquaculture supply chain
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Africa’s historic consultation held on October 9th, 2024, in Tangier. www.linkedin.com/posts/africa...
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Highlights of the African Consultation in preparation for UNOC3 | Africa to UNOC-3
🌊 Recap – Africa to UNOC-3: Key Moments from the Tangier Consultation 🌍 As UNOC-3 approaches, we’re excited to share the highlights video from Africa’s historic consultation held on October 9th, 2024...
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Check the collection of books published by researchers @ubcoceans.bsky.social
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
@drrashidsumaila.bsky.social says the costs of managing environmental damage caused by deep-sea mining will likely be astronomical. “Sometimes you just have to leave things alone.” www.fastcompany.com/91320702/the... @fastcompany.com @solvingfcb.org
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The U.S. needs critical minerals. Can we get them without sacrificing our oceans?
President Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would speed up permitting for deep-sea mining, which could lead to a host of problems for underwater ecosystems.
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Check the collection of books published by researchers @ubcoceans.bsky.social
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Do you want to know where the world's fishmeal and oil processing plants are located? Check out our new open access #laurenshea et al. paper via @ScienceAdvances: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... @UBCoceans @ubcSPPGA @ubcscience @TylerPrize
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Spatial distribution of fishmeal and fish oil factories around the globe
This publicly available database for global fishmeal factories can help inform policy and ensure fisheries transparency.
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Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement @tylerprize.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🌍 #BlackHistoryMonth - The Tyler Prize celebrates Black pioneers in environmental science! 🌱 Warren M. Washington – Climate modeling 🌊 Daniel Pauly – Revolutionized fisheries 🐟 Rashid Sumaila – Sustainable oceans Let’s celebrate their achievements and amplify diverse voices! 💚
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Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement @tylerprize.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Warren Washington - he advised six US presidents on climate change, from Reagan to Obama. He was only the second African American to earn a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, and was recognized with the Tyler Prize in 2019.
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Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement @tylerprize.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Daniel Pauly built the world's first public online database of fish and marine species, giving everyone in the world access to cutting edge fisheries data. You can see his work at @seaaroundus.org @seaaroundus-io.bsky.social
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Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement @tylerprize.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Rashid Sumaila changed how we manage shared resources. He showed that when countries cooperate to manage fish stocks sustainably, everybody wins! He went on to pioneer research on the economic and ecological benefits of banning harmful fishing subsidies. @ubcoceans.bsky.social
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
heck out new story about our freshly minted paper: Deep-sea mining risks leads study to urge shi | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Deep-sea mining risks leads study to urge shift to circular solutions
Deep sea mining operations are expected to increase the negative impact on environmental indicators by up to 13 per cent, a change categorized as having “great” significance, relative to t...
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
heck out new story about our freshly minted paper: Deep-sea mining risks leads study to urge shi | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Deep-sea mining risks leads study to urge shift to circular solutions
Deep sea mining operations are expected to increase the negative impact on environmental indicators by up to 13 per cent, a change categorized as having “great” significance, relative to t...
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Enjoy this short clip: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @UBCoceans @ubcSPPGA @ubcscience @TylerPrize.
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#villarsinstitute #oceanconservation #sustainability… | The Villars Institute
How can we give back to our ocean as much as we take? 🌊 "From nature, good things come, and to nature, bad things go" challenges us to rethink our current cycle of resource extraction and...
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drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The Coronation Medal, the King and me!!
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Attending the #SOSOcean2025 event in Paris on March 30-31? So is @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social! Seek him out & have a chat; he has so much to share, and the world's ocean economy will thank you! @solvingfcb.org
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