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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 4, 2022
A delegation from the Dal-hosted research centre will attend COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this month, participating in a range events and meetings with world leaders in science, policy, and philanthropy.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
As the number of consumers using vapes continues to rise around the world, so too do concerns over their safety and the potential long-term effects on users' lungs.
Monday, October 31, 2022
HÂþ» is leading an application for $155 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund to support a transformative research program to improve global understanding of the ocean's essential role in climate.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
HÂþ» placed 86th in the world out of 700 participating universities in the first QS World University Rankings devoted to sustainability, helping affirm the university's impact when it comes to taking action to tackle the world’s greatest environmental and social challenges.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Dr. Erin Johnson, the first Dal researcher to be awarded the prestigious Steacie Prize, was celebrated by colleagues, students, and others at a reception on campus earlier this month.