Researchers have found that reclusive, deep-sea dwelling beaked whales are exposed to 14 human-made threats despite being found in habitats far from cities, ports and other populous areas.

Hundreds of members of the Dal community converged on the Weldon Law Building last week for a day of learning, connection, and serendipity.

A new $4.3 million NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate Grant will support a partnership between the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority and ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓƵ to help the organization in its mission to deliver world-class drinking water and treatment guided by Indigenous knowledge and values.

The research team behind the international analysis, including Dal's Dr. Tony Walker, found a clear link between the world's top producers of branded plastic and plastic waste and determined that companies producing single-use consumer goods disproportionately contributed to the problem.

Fining companies that flout environmental regulations is an effective strategy, if the penalties are severe enough.