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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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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The 2022 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects placed HÂþ» in the top 100 in the world for both Oceanography and Atmospheric Science.
Monday, July 18, 2022
Is animal protein as bad for the climate as some suggest and can we continue to eat meat in a way that’s sustainable? Dal experts weigh in.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Wellbeing Mapping Tool provides a simple and interactive way for anyone to identify trends into quality of life across the province.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
NSERC has provided funding to Dal scientists taking different tacks to address our biggest problem: climate change.
Monday, July 4, 2022
Kathleen Kevany, an associate professor and director of Rural Research Collaborative with Dal's Faculty of Agriculture, shares insights about sustainable diets and well-being in this Q&A.