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
Post-doc Graham Epstein’s paper on the need to protect seabed sediments for potential climate change mitigation co-benefits came out in January 2025 with media coverage from across Canada.
A policy brief was published in collaboration with Oceans North. PDF
Graham wrote a Policy Options article. PDF
There was coverage by CBC BC across radio and TV platforms. Check out the TV feature segment.
Coverage in the Times Colonist. PDF
Coverage by the Halifax Examiner. PDF
Coverage by the Saanich News. PDF
UVic put out a press release. PDF
Article in Oceanographic. PDF
Coverage by the Carbon-Pulse (sorry we know there is a paywall but we are not allowed to share a PDF).
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
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
The project is covered by Rochelle Baker at the National Observer.
October 2022
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In November 2024, we held a two-day hybrid meeting with collaborators to present the progress we have made so far, answer questions, gain feedback, discuss future plans, and have dialog on mobilizing the knowledge coming from this research. The discussions and ideas that came from this meeting were and are highly beneficial and we are all even more motivated! Check out the meeting report for a summary of what was covered.
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)