Research

Costly catch: Study reveals alarming cost of tuna fishing devices on global ocean life

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.

Featured News

Stephanie Rogers
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.
Alison Auld
Friday, April 11, 2025
New digital tool developed by Dal researchers offers insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter.
Kenneth Conrad
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.

Archives - Research

Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Dal biologists have identified a microbe — T. haligoni — found in the Bedford Basin near Halifax that could help scientists better understand the health of the ocean.
Tanis Trainor
Monday, November 18, 2024
Dust explosions, how pathogens jump from animals to humans, and cancer patient empowerment programs are just some of the innovative research advances that were recognized at the 22nd annual Discovery Awards.
Matt Reeder
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.
Ryan McNutt
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.
Jocelyn Adams Moss
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.