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MARINE MAMMAL RESEARCH UNIT
The
status of marine mammal populations is of growing concern to a wide range
of individuals. Questions are being asked about the impact of human activities
on marine mammals and the effect of marine mammals on fish stocks. These
uncertainties may have repercussions on people, marine mammals, and the
health of the ecosystem.
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THE
UNIT'S GOALS
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MMRU
addresses questions that are relevant to:
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interactions between humans and marine mammals
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marine mammals as indicators of ecosystem change
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the
natural history, biology and conservation of marine
mammals
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humpback whales feeding
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Why UBC?
UBC is centered between Alaska and Washington/Oregon in the oceanographic
transition zone, and is an ideal place to study and coordinate
research on marine mammals. It is also close to other research
groups, representative fisheries, and populations of different
species of marine mammals. It boasts excellent research facilities
and support services:
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expertise and collaboration with other researchers in
the Fisheries
Centre, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Zoology / Ecology,
Agricultural Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering
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the Vancouver
Aquarium Marine Science Centre cooperates in providing
facilities for captive studies
- MMRU
researchers have good working relationships with Fisheries
and Oceans Canada, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
and the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service.
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