@SolvingFCB

Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus | https://xitter.cf/t.co/qLIzS6xJoN

 Vancouver, British Columbia
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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansSep 21
RESEARCH: Decoupling food insecurity from shocks: A global analysis of food system resilience. Co-authored by @DrRashidSumaila @SolvingFCB pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pn…

Decoupling food insecurity from shocks: A global analysis of food system resilience | PNAS

Food systems worldwide are increasingly exposed to climate extremes, conflicts, pandemics, and economic shocks, raising concerns about their capaci...

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Rashid Sumaila@DrRashidSumailaSep 16
Please join me in welcoming new members of my lab, the Fisheries Economics Researh Unit (FERU).
Fisheries Economics Research Unit (FERU)@FisheryEconomicSep 14
FERU is pleased to welcome four new members: Wila Manella, Gabriela Sarmento, Barry Momodou, and Helena Debus. More info: feru.oceans.ubc.ca/2026/09/1… @DrRashidSumaila @UBCoceans
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Fisheries Economics Research Unit (FERU)@FisheryEconomicSep 14
FERU is pleased to welcome four new members: Wila Manella, Gabriela Sarmento, Barry Momodou, and Helena Debus. More info: feru.oceans.ubc.ca/2026/09/1… @DrRashidSumaila @UBCoceans
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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansSep 4
Muhammed Oyinlola @OyinlolaMM said: “Our modelling shows that the outcome is not inevitable. A more diversified option favours growth in lower-input species, while ambiguity leaves the door open to growth that threatens communities, fisheries & climate.” theguardian.com/environment/…

Grinding up fish to feed to fish is ‘absurd’: fears over UN aquaculture plan

Huge rollout of fish farms could harm ecosystems and threaten vulnerable communities’ food sources, say experts

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansAug 19
Illegal fishing estimated to 8 to 15% of marine capture, valued at $6 to $12 billion annually. Industrial-scale fleets are the main drivers, responsible for 82 to 93% of the 8.4 to 15.4 million tonnes of illicit fish traded each year. @DrRashidSumaila indexbox.io/blog/illegal-fis…

Illegal Fishing Trade: Wealthy Nations Drive Multibillion-Dollar Industry | UBC Study - News and...

A UBC study shows wealthy nations drive a multibillion-dollar illegal fishing trade, with most catch from poorer regions. Industrial fleets, laundering, and weak enforcement enable it. Solutions...

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansAug 10
RESEARCH: A call to action to support and safeguard ocean defenders. Co-authored by @DrRashidSumaila @sdelapuente #OpenAccess nature.com/articles/s44183-0…

A call to action to support and safeguard ocean defenders

npj Ocean Sustainability - A call to action to support and safeguard ocean defenders

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansAug 14
Dr. William Cheung says he is concerned about deep-sea mining and highlighted that it’s possible sediment could affect plankton that form the base of the food web for many fish species, which could have wide-ranging impacts. thetyee.ca/News/2026/08/05/D… @coru_ubc @solvingfcb

They Survived the Asteroid. Deep-Sea Mining May Kill Them | The Tyee

Planned projects would devastate ocean life, DFO scientist warns.

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📢 Today, we are happy to announce funding results for four of SSHRC’s biggest competitions! Congratulations to the recipients of: ✅ Insight Grants ✅ Insight Development Grants ✅ Partnership Development Grants ✅ Partnership Grants (Stage 2) Read more: canada.ca/en/social-sciences…
Announcement. Social sciences and humanities research investment.

ALT Announcement. Social sciences and humanities research investment.

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansJul 7
Leading fisheries economist @DrRashidSumaila reflects on the state of global #fisheries in 2026. @SolvingFCB @FisheryEconomic @ubcscience @ubcSPPGA foodfortransformation.org/fu…

From Subsidies to Sustainability: The Future of Global Fisheries

Against the backdrop of the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenia, leading fisheries economist Rashid Sumaila and Andreas Schaumayer, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and...

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansJul 7
New study finds #fisheries and #aquaculture strategies can reduce emissions & build resilience, but success depends on moving beyond isolated innovations towards equitable, context-specific action backed by effective policy. oceans.ubc.ca/2026/07/07/cli… @oceansolutions @SolvingFCB
Giant clam farm in seagrass bed. Photo: Colette Wabnitz

ALT Giant clam farm in seagrass bed. Photo: Colette Wabnitz

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansJul 8
Small-scale fishers, Indigenous Peoples, women, and coastal communities in the Global South make key contributions to fisheries & aquaculture, yet face disproportionate climate risks and structural barriers, said Colette Wabnitz @SolvingFCB oceans.ubc.ca/2026/07/07/cli…
Women, fishing, drying fish. Credit: AMIT ROY/CC0

ALT Women, fishing, drying fish. Credit: AMIT ROY/CC0

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansJun 22
RESEARCH: Climate change strengthens the case for a high seas fishing ban*. Authored by @DrRashidSumaila Dr. William Cheung, @julianop_a & Duncan Burnside @SolvingFCB biogeography.pensoft.net/art…

Climate change strengthens the case for a high seas fishing ban

Calls to ban high seas fishing have long been justified on biodiversity, economic, equity, and carbon mitigation grounds. A new study reports that even under a low emission climate change scenario,...

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansJun 5
Are you going to be at the Our Ocean Conference #OOC11 #OurOceanConference @OurOceanOOC in Mombasa, Kenya 16-18 June, 2026? So will #UBCOceans @DrRashidSumaila (@SolvingFCB & @FisheryEconomic). Say hello, and ask him about Infinity Fish!
Are you going to be at the Our Ocean Conference #OOC11 #OurOceanConference @OurOceanOOC in Mombasa, Kenya 16-18 June, 2026? So will #UBCOceans @DrRashidSumaila (@SolvingFCB & @FisheryEconomic). Say hello, and ask him about Infinity Fish!

ALT Are you going to be at the Our Ocean Conference #OOC11 #OurOceanConference @OurOceanOOC in Mombasa, Kenya 16-18 June, 2026? So will #UBCOceans @DrRashidSumaila (@SolvingFCB & @FisheryEconomic). Say hello, and ask him about Infinity Fish!

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansJun 1
Drs. William Cheung (@coru_ubc), Daniel Pauly (@SeaAroundUs) and @DrRashidSumaila had a Letter published in @ScienceMagazine: Fisheries sector as a mitigation wedge". science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…

Fisheries sector as a mitigation wedge

In their Research Article “Democratizing climate change mitigation pathways using modernized stabilization wedges” (5 March, 10.1126/science.adr2118), N. Johnson and I. Staffell present a useful...

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansApr 7
“Salmon aquaculture is currently the fastest-growing food sector in the world; however, it is strongly affected by warming waters and deoxygenation, and it has lower FCB potential,” said lead author Aleah Wong. @SolvingFCB
FishBase | BlueSky: @q-quatics.bsky.social@FishBaseProjectApr 6
#Aquaculture’s booming—but new research warns we’re farming the wrong species. #Salmon & #shrimp dominate, while low-impact seaweed & shellfish are sidelined. For #FoodSecurity & a healthier blue planet, it’s time to rethink what we grow from the sea. 🌊earth.com/news/aquaculture-i…

Aquaculture is growing fast - but moving in the wrong direction

More seafood is being farmed than ever, but experts warn aquaculture is shifting toward species that may undermine sustainability goals.

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansApr 7
"#Aquaculture has enormous potential to support global food systems and environmental goals, but our findings show that current production trends are moving us in the wrong direction," said Dr. William Cheung @SolvingFCB phys.org/news/2026-04-aquacu…

Aquaculture is shifting toward less sustainable species, study says

While aquaculture has grown rapidly to meet global seafood demand, it is increasingly relying on species that are less beneficial for food security, climate mitigation, and biodiversity, said a new...

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Rashid Sumaila@DrRashidSumailaMar 31
An Editorial just published in @npjOceanSustainability where #Canadian #Scientists calling for federal leadership on conservation: nature.com/articles/s44183-0….

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...

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansMar 20
“Ghana’s #fisheries are vital not only for the country’s #coastal communities, but also for national and regional food security,” said @DrRashidSumaila. “Some @fish populations have declined by close to 80% over the last 20 years." @ubcSPPGA @SolvingFCB oceanographicmagazine.com/ne…

80% drop in Ghana’s fisheries prompts Oceana expansion - Oceanographic

Ghana’s fish populations decline by up to 80% in 20 years, threatening food security and livelihoods, as Oceana launches African office.

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansMar 18
At the #VillarsSummit event? Don't miss @DrRashidSumaila in the session "Ocean Stewardship in a Changing World". on March 19 at 12:25 pm in Villars Palace Theatre. Accelerating action for future generations. @TylerPrize
At the #VillarsSummit event? Don't miss @DrRashidSumaila in the session "Ocean Stewardship in a Changing World". on March 19 at 12:25 pm in Villars Palace Theatre. Accelerating action for future generations. @TylerPrize

ALT At the #VillarsSummit event? Don't miss @DrRashidSumaila in the session "Ocean Stewardship in a Changing World". on March 19 at 12:25 pm in Villars Palace Theatre. Accelerating action for future generations. @TylerPrize

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)@UBCoceansMar 5
Professor @DrRashidSumaila speaks about how Nigerian scholars can make meaningful impacts through their research works in the nation’s education and economy, among other issues. tribuneonlineng.com/collabor… @ubcSPPGA

Collaboration is the missing link in Nigeria research  — Nigerian Canadian don, Rashid

Professor Rashid Sumaila is a world-renowned fisheries economist and Research Chair at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He speaks to Tunbosun Ogundare in Lagos about how Nigerian scholars...

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