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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
Dalâs 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 17, 2024
A Dal social work researcher whose reports have exposed problems such as overcrowded housing and compensation issues will have more avenues to inform policy under a new Memorandum of Understanding.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Killam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research ±«Óătv has to offer as attendees at a recent celebration event got to see first hand.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Millions die every year due to bacterial infections that are growing more resistant to antibiotics. Dal researchers and their partners are addressing that threat head-on.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
±«Óătv ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada.
Updates to Canadaâs Copyright Act bring consumers closer to the âright to repairâ your devices
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Two new bills will amend the Copyright Act to protect consumersâ right to repair their possessions. But more work is needed, including ensuring that manufacturers make their devices repairable.