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Coexisting in the ocean: How a Dal researcher advocates for whale safety measures among fishers

Coexisting in the ocean: How a Dal researcher advocates for whale safety measures among fishers

Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.  Read more.

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Andrew Riley
Thursday, May 28, 2026
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it’s feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Anya Waite and Eric Siegel
Monday, September 26, 2022
Hurricane Fiona is the most devastating storm to hit Atlantic Canada. International collaboration between ocean measurement institutions is necessary to help efficiently plan responses to hurricanes, writes Anya Waite (Associate Vice-President Research) and Eric Siegel, both with the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute.
Jacqueline Warwick
Friday, September 23, 2022
What do we love about seeing children perform? And how do their performances shape our understanding of childhood?
Andrew Riley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Alternative energy was the big winner at the inaugural Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada pitch competition Wednesday night, with Dal PhD researchers focused on advancing hydrogen and battery science taking first and second place.
Allison Barss
Friday, September 16, 2022
In a tech-driven world filled with new products and business ventures, ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada.
Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A research partnership at Dal has helped develop new value food ingredients and natural health products from the north Atlantic sea cucumber.