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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.
Andrew Riley
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.
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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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Stephanie Brown
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Government of Canada announced nearly $5 million in new funding for 25 research projects across the country this week to develop mental health and substance abuse care standards for children, youth and young adults.
Kenneth Conrad
Friday, February 24, 2023
Chemistry researcher Dr. Mita Dasog has received a funding award in support of a collaborative project that could revolutionize the technology used to extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This month, we launch a new series on Dal News exploring the university's strategic plan and the people bringing it to life.
Jodi Reid
Monday, February 13, 2023
Four postdoctoral research fellows joined the HÂþ»­ Faculty of Agriculture this year to tackle diverse topics in sustainable agriculture thanks to a gift from the McCain Foundation.
Mark Campbell
Friday, February 10, 2023
It’s no secret to anyone who has visited an emergency room or followed the news in recent years that cracks in health care are turning into gaps. Later this month, hear from Dal researchers taking bold steps to address those gaps.