The Stearns Graduate Student Prize, awarded annually by the European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) and the Journal of Evolutionary Biology (JEB), honours exceptional research by graduate students.
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At COP16, Ecojustice, Greenpeace Canada, and other environmental groups urged Canada’s Parliament to pass Bill C-73, the Nature Accountability Act, which has stalled since its introduction.
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The Great Lakes are the focus of two compelling new documentaries, The Fish Thief and All Too Clear, each highlighting pressing environmental challenges.
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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are becoming a significant environmental concern, driven by rising temperatures and pollution. These blooms, often fueled by agricultural runoff and sewage, can turn our drinking water toxic and pose serious health risks to humans and animals.
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CBC’s podcast Quirks & Quarks recently featured the paper published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, co-authored by CEM researchers, that explores how our global food systems are becoming less diverse and more susceptible to climate change.
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We’re pleased to announce that the Centre for Ecosystem Management has been awarded a $1.18M National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance grant for our "Rewired Great Lakes Food Webs" project.
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Humans are producing more food than ever – but at what cost to the environment?
A new analysis from University of Guelph researchers, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, says our global food systems are becoming less diverse and more vulnerable to climate change, in part due to animals and plants shrinking over time.
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Imagine walking through a forest, surrounded by towering trees, rustling leaves, and the distant hum of insects. Now, imagine trying to trace every single interaction happening in that ecosystem—from the tiniest ant nibbling on a leaf to a hawk soaring above, searching for its next meal.
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The Nature Accountability Act (Bill C-73) aims to hold Canada accountable for its biodiversity commitments, addressing a dire nature crisis marked by habitat destruction and species decline.
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Tune in to The Fisheries Podcast’s most recent episode featuring our own Dr. Joey Bernhardt, where she delves into her fascinating career path and shares the passions that drive her work.
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The second joint symposium of the Quantitative Fisheries Center (QFC) and Centre for Ecosystem Management (CEM) will be held at Michigan State University on August 7-8, 2024, with the theme Approaches to Multispecies Modeling to Inform and Benefit Fisheries Management.
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We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Amanda Cicchino, Postdoctoral Fellow here at the Centre for Ecosystem Management, on being awarded an NSERC grant for her research pertaining to the impact of global warming on ectotherms, specifically freshwater fish in the Great Lakes basin.
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Extreme heat can affect everyone and everything. It can have profound effects on the Great Lakes ecosystem by altering water temperature and quality, promoting harmful algal blooms, and stressing aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Here are just some of the ways you can be an environmental ally during extreme heat events.
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In the dynamic landscape of ecology and evolution, embracing open science is no longer just an option—it's a necessity. As the movement towards transparency and data accessibility gains momentum, the skills associated with open science are becoming invaluable for budding ecologists and evolutionary biologists.
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A team of scientists, to include our own Dr. Joey Bernhardt, has secured a $250,000 grant over two years through the New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration competition. Their project aims to track the northward migration of biting flies due to climate change and assess their impact on wildlife and human health in Arctic regions.
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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Kayla Hale, Postdoctoral Fellow here at the Centre for Ecosystem Management, is a recipient of one of this year’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for her proposal that promises to advance our understanding of ecological dynamics.
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The Modelling Food Web Resilience in the Great Lakes working group recently met at the Centre for Ecosystem Management to focus on discussions around resilience, governance, and modelling in ecosystem management.
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In a study led by Mx. Jade Dawson (and co-authored in part by our own Dr. Kevin McCann), we delve into the intricate world of freshwater food webs to uncover the resilience of Canadian fisheries in the face of environmental challenges.
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At its core, food web modelling aims to capture the structure and dynamics of ecological networks, where species are interconnected through feeding relationships. These models typically use equations to describe population dynamics, predator-prey interactions, and energy transfer processes.
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We are thrilled to introduce our newly appointed Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) at the Centre for Ecosystem Management (CEM). This esteemed board comprises experts from diverse backgrounds, all committed to advancing ecosystem management within the Great Lakes basin.
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