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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, December 2, 2022
Where should you live? A new Dal study that ranks Canadian cities based on indicators of environmental quality could help you decide.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Last night’s 20th annual Discovery Awards, co-presented by HÂþ», was a moment to celebrate university innovators who are inspiring the next generation of Nova Scotian scientists.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
With global market demand for plant-based and alternative proteins projected to reach approximately US$143 billion by 2035, this Dal prof is exploring how Atlantic Canada can scale up its production.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
A pair of post-doctoral fellows in Dal's Department of Microbiology and Immunology have shown that an existing drug used to treat cancer and other illnesses also holds the promise of effectively treating people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
COP27’s agreement on observing the oceans sets a strong foundation for policymakers to invest in internationally linked observation that will help countries better monitor these carbon sinks, writes OFI's Anya M. Waite.