News

We believe that a major part of science is communicating our efforts and findings thus we will endeavour to share our work through various media outlets and platforms.
Check back often for updates!

Coverage of Our Publications

In May 2024, Post-doc Graham Epstein’s paper on mapping carbon stocks in marine soft sediment habitats was published. This paper’s results were disseminated several different ways.

In collaboration with Oceans North, a policy brief was published. PDF

Graham and co-authors wrote a popular science article for The Conversation. PDF

This work was covered by a news article in Canada’s National Observer. PDF


The authors of the Starko et al. 2024 MEPS paper wrote a popular science article in The Conversation covering the papers findings.

April 2024
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The Project and Team Members in the Media

Article in La Presse covering kelp as blue carbon and specifically PhD student Marcel’s work in the Arctic.

June 2024
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A feature article about Kelp in Canadian Wildlife magazine with quotes from PhD student Brian Timmer.

May/June 2024
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Sharon Oosthoek wrote about the project in Research Money. This was re-published on Chemical Institute of Canada’s website.
November - December 2022
Research Money PDF, Chemical Institute PDF

Lisa Johnson of CBC covers Kelp Rescue Initative, kelp in BC and our research of using it as a natural climate solution (blue carbon).
December 2022
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The project is covered by Rochelle Baker at the National Observer.
October 2022
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Events

Post-doctoral fellow, Jenn McHenry, led a workshop focusing on Atlantic kelps in Halifax.
May 2024


A two-day hybrid meeting was held in October 2022 to kickstart the project. The meeting was full of introductions and productive conversations. Everyone left feeling energized and motivated to work towards our goals! This meeting also coincided with a UVic news release about the project.

Photo credits: Fulmore Shoal (Photographer Markus Thompson - property of Nature Trust of BC)