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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
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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, April 22, 2025
Master of Nursing student Courtney Pennell is creating the change she once needed — bridging worlds with care, culture, and courage.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings see past Nobel winners share their knowledge with some of the world’s brightest young scientific minds, including Dal’s Dr. Sarah Martell, who was selected to attend this summer’s gathering in Germany.
Friday, April 11, 2025
New digital tool developed by Dal researchers offers insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter.
Friday, April 4, 2025
A first-of-its-kind expo hosted on campus last month offered an immersive glimpse into some of the initiatives, research and partnerships that fuel »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s progress in supporting global sustainability goals.
Friday, April 4, 2025
OpenThink enters its sixth year of public scholarship, inviting nine »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ PhD candidates to inform conversations on some of the latest research emerging from the university's classrooms and labs.