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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’s 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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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Learn more about Dal's improvement in Human Biological Sciences and its other best-ranked subjects in the 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Three Dal faculty members were named finalists for this year's Public Impact Award, recognizing researchers whose work has helped improve the lives of Nova Scotians. What does it mean to have a public impact? We asked them.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
In the last episode of Sciographies for this season, get to know Karen Hudson, a Dal alum and pioneering leader in education, committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Researcher Sophie Watts harnessed her training in Dal's OpenThink program to discuss bold ideas in the realm of genomics. Learn more and apply by Nov. 26 if you'd like a chance to join OpenThink's 2025 cohort.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Graduate student Dina Rogers won the prestigious Falling Walls global competition in Berlin, Germany last week for her pitch on using biology to tackle the problem of global plastic pollution. Read our Q&A with this researcher on the rise.