Dominika Ziemczonek
Ten Things You Can Do to Protect Ocean Health
The oceans are a source of wonder. They cover two-thirds of our planet, provide millions of tons of seafood each year, are an important part of our economy, and are the foundation of many coastal cultures and identities. World Oceans Day is a celebration of our close connection with the oceans. However, the news about […]
Fish or Foe? Pretending to be a journalist in Peru
By Cameron Bullen, 1st year IRES Master student and Ocean Leaders Fellow Looking over the wall into Punta San Juan. The dark patches on the peninsula are thousands of birds and penguins. Photo by Sebastian Romero Torres. The wind whipped over and between the rocky dunes of the headland, and the three of us sheltered […]
The Canadian Arctic: changing communities in the face of changing oceans
By Cassandra Konecny, 2nd year Zoology Master student and Ocean Leaders Fellow. I am a marine ecologist. I study the interaction between species in the ocean and how those interactions are affected by the environment in which the organisms live. Broadly, I am interested in how these relationships will be altered by climate change and […]
Ocean Leaders Postdoc Position
Join Ocean Leaders! We are currently searching for a postdoctoral fellow to join our program. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research on core ocean challenges under the supervision of the Ocean Leaders faculty. The fellow will also be expected to interact with students and multiple research teams in the program, and […]
Making Waves Policy Event, March 19th
Join UBC’s Ocean Leaders for an evening to learn about our ongoing projects and to exchange ideas about the pressing issues affecting our local ocean and coastline. Meet our fellows, partners, and engage with fellow community members at our first annual policy event. Please RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you.
Story Collider Performance on Oceans, December 1st
The Story Collider is delighted to partner with the University of British Columbia’s Ocean Leaders for this very special edition of our show! After two intensive days of workshopping with us, five people will take the stage to share true, personal stories of how the oceans and its denizens have shaped their lives. This is Story Collider’s […]
Sarah Rosengard: Breaking Ground as an Ocean Leaders Postdoc
Only a few months into her postdoctoral fellowship with Ocean Leaders at UBC, Dr. Sarah Rosengard has embarked on a trip to initiate her new research.
Do you have a local ocean issue that we can help address?
Our new Ocean Leaders program is looking for projects that challenge graduate students to reach beyond academic research and translate their knowledge into creating tangible change.
Engaging with Aboriginal Populations Workshop
Engaging with Aboriginal Populations 2-4:30pm, Thursday April 20th AERL room 216, Hakai Node This workshop, sponsored by Ocean Networks Canada, will discuss how to work with aboriginal populations on ocean and coastal issues. The workshop will include discussions of past experiences and present applied strategies and approaches. To RSVP, please email ocean.leaders@ubc.ca
Preparing to Solve Tomorrow’s Marine Challenges
Ocean Leaders is an exciting new program on the UBC campus dedicated to training the next generation of Ocean leaders. Learn more about our exciting new program by visiting our About page, and learn about our dynamic team and our diverse group of partners.