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O’Connor Lab member receives Vanier Scholarship

O’Connor Lab member receives Vanier Scholarship

Joey Bernhardt wins the Vanier Scholarship!

Dr. Mach defends her thesis: Nonnative species in BC eelgrass

Dr. Megan Mach successfully defends her thesis entitled “Research on marine coastal impacts to promote ecosystem-based management: Nonnative species in northeast Pacific estuaries.” Her thesis is now available through the UBC library. Link

Go figure – Seaweeds reconfigure to survive

UBC press release from the Martone Lab’s recent publication “Drag reduction in wave-swept macroalgae: Alternative strategies and new predictions”

Dr. Murray defends her thesis: recreational boats transport invasive species

Cathryn Clarke Murray successfully defends her thesis entitled “The role of recreational boating in the introduction and spread of marine invasive species”. Her thesis is now available through the UBC library. Link

MER all-stars at the Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference

MER undergraduate Jacquie Peabody (Harley Lab) won runner-up for best poster and PhD student Joey Bernhardt (O’Connor Lab) received honorary mention for her presentation at PEEC in Bamfield, BC this week.

UBC researches explore the carbon storage potential of eelgrass

Dr. Royann Petrell works with UBC engineering students to evaluate carbon storage and greenhouse gas cycling in Vancouver Island seagrass beds.

Biodiversity Heats Up in Science

MER researcher Chris Harley  published his work on temperature and biodiversity in the latest issue of Science.

MER Student Makes A Splash At CERF Conference

MER PhD student Joey Bernhardt was awarded runner-up for best presentation at the CERF Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida this week. Joey’s work looks at ecosystem services in coastal areas and how best to identify and manage natural resources from biological, economical and cultural points of view.

L’acidification des Océans – CBC Interview

Watch marine ecology student Manon Picard’s interview with CBC News.

The Big Chill of Ocean Warming – The Georgia Straight

As ocean temperatures rise and the water becomes more acidic, everything from shellfish to real estate is at risk of eradication. Harley Lab members in the news. Link

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