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Costly catch: Study reveals alarming cost of tuna fishing devices on global ocean life
Free-floating devices used to fish tuna are harming ocean life at a global scale, damaging coral reefs, ensnaring vulnerable species and adding to marine pollution, new study shows. Read more.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Dr. Phoebe Stephens awarded $1.6 million for global research study exploring how capital markets can drive sustainable practices among publicly listed food and agriculture businesses.
Friday, April 11, 2025
New digital tool developed by Dal researchers offers insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Dal鈥檚 Dr. Hannah Harrison spent parts of five years exploring the Great Lakes region commercial fisheries and the challenges faced by fish harvesters. Her new documentary paints a picture of life in a changing industry.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Two new bills will amend the Copyright Act to protect consumers鈥� right to repair their possessions. But more work is needed, including ensuring that manufacturers make their devices repairable.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and adults successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate鈥檚 annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Dal scientists got up close and personal with polar bears to see how shrinking sea ice and global warming are altering the northern species' eating habits and health.