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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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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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
HÂþ» researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HÂþ» is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Dr. Kathleen Kevany, HÂþ» University Faculty of Agriculture has coordinated the production of the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets which provides creative, compassionate, critical, and collaborative solutions.
Thursday, November 23, 2023
New HÂþ» Killam scholars and existing research chairs were celebrated at an event on campus last month.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The tidal wetland-dykeland landscape of the iconic Bay of Fundy provides natural benefits for the well-being of its communities. However, climate change threatens its future, as a new report co-led by Dal researchers shows.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Through hard work and perseverance, Medical Sciences student Diana Adamo has overcome substantial challenges in her own family life to carve a path forward to academic success and community impact.
Monday, November 20, 2023
As seas rise, it is clear that traditional coastal defence approaches are unable to keep pace. Nature-based solutions offer considerable potential to protect coasts, people and biodiversity.