Image: Blue breasted bee eater, Northern Ethiopia, photo by Dr. Neville Winchester
The Amgen Scholars Program at the University of Toronto is now accepting applications for 2025.
This fully funded research program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct biomedical research at UofT. Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable experience, work with top labs, and prepare for future graduate studies.
Friday, November 29, 2024 – 11:00am – 12:00 pm AERL Theatre and over Zoom
UBC members, alumni, and all others, RSVP REQUIRED:
https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/
Dr. Kieran Cox
Liber Ero & NSERC postdoctoral fellow Simon Fraser University
Fish communication in a noisy and ever-changing underwater world
| The diversity of biotic and abiotic sounds that fill marine ecosystems has become polluted by anthropogenic noise in recent decades. Yet, there is still uncertainty surrounding how different acoustic stimuli influence non-mammalian taxa and how changing ocean conditions may exacerbate the impacts of noise pollution. This constraint is due primarily to our limited understanding of how marine fish and invertebrates use sound to communicate and perceive environmental cues. This talk will cover ongoing efforts to address this disparity and integrate acoustics into the conservation of marine ecosystems. First, we will consider the geographic and taxonomic prevalence of soniferous (sound-producing) fish. We will then examine how vessel noise has transformed soundscapes throughout the North Pacific and quantify the ecological impacts of this pollutant. Finally, we’ll consider the hypothesis that habitat-mediated soundscape conservation – the ability of biogenic habitats to attenuate noise – plays an unrecognized role in mitigating the impacts of noise pollution in marine ecosystems. These projects draw on data science, field experiments, and ecological theory. The importance of this research is magnified given the absence of federal underwater noise regulations, the pending development of Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy, and multiple nations seeking to balance industrial activities with environmental stewardship. |
During Your Tenancy session, taking place on December 3 at 10 am, hosted by the settlement advising team at the International Centre for Students.
All UVic International Students are invited to attend.
BC Parks created the Student Ranger Program (SRP) with funding from the BC Parks License Plate Program and Project Learning Tree Canada. The SRP promotes outdoor youth employment opportunities by providing a diversity of different projects, everything from facility maintenance projects to public outreach initiatives!
For more information on these positions, please direct interested individuals to the program web page (gov.bc.ca/bcparks-student-rangers) or the BC Parks Student Ranger Program Coordinator (Parks.StudentRangers@gov.bc.ca).
Direct Link to the Job Postings:
Dr. Kim de Mutsert
Associate Professor
Division of Coastal Sciences, School of Ocean Science and Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
Dr. de Mutsert will present coupled modeling projects that use physical-biological models to simulate the changes in the land- and waterscape, offline coupled to Ecospace models that simulate the effects of these changes on fish and shellfish biomass and distribution. With these projects she will also go through the development of ideas to include species-specific responses to environmental changes in Ecopath with Ecosim modeling. The overarching goal of the coupled modelling approach is improving the capability to assess the effects of alternative management strategies on ecosystem function, living resources, and fisheries landings, and allow for managers to make informed decisions that include potential trade-offs.
Friday, November 22, 2024 – 11:00am – 12:00 pm
Over Zoom
UBC members, alumni, and all others, RSVP REQUIRED:
https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/
IOF community members (students, faculty and staff) do not need to RSVP for this seminar series.
The International Centre for Students is excited to announce two upcoming events for International Education Week, designed to inspire and inform students about studying abroad through UVic’s exchange program.
Event Details:
Exchange 101 Session: A perfect starting point for students interested in exchange! This session will cover everything from program options to application tips and deadlines.
Exchange Social: An opportunity for students to meet past exchange participants, hear firsthand stories, and gain valuable insights. Whether they’re committed to going on exchange or just exploring the idea, this event is a great way to build excitement and make connections!
UBC members, alumni, and all others, RSVP REQUIRED:
https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/
Dr. Carol Meirelles
Research Associate
Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU), IOF
Friday, November 8, 2024 – 11:00am – 11:50am
AERL Theatre and over Zoom
The Alliance for Manatees, her latest initiative, aims to tackle critical threats to West Indian manatees. This involves identifying and validating crucial habitats through habitat modeling, supported by on-the-ground expertise from regional researchers. This work underscores the essential role of partnerships and field expertise in developing conservation strategies that are both data-driven and responsive to complex socio-environmental challenges.