In July, Megan gave the first ‘food security theme’ lecture of the 2016 SHAD Dalhousie course to a group of 50+ top high school students from around the country. Read more about SHAD Dalhousie 2016 and food security in Canada here.
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Tracing tuna in Indonesia
See some beautiful field work photos of IFITT in action here
Tuna value chains and Fair Trade USA
The world’s first Fair Trade USA fishery – Molluca yellowfin tuna – provides a clear example of how market certifications transform value chain relationships. But for better or for worse? A hard question to answer generally, but for this first example, things seem to be going well. Black and white icons below from thenounproject.com. 
Fair Trade tuna?
Atuna talks to Megan Bailey about Fair Trade versus MSC tuna. Read the report online here(password required) or download the Fair Trade vs MSC- A Fair Comparison?.pdf.
PhD opening: Socio-economics of MPA networks in Canada
We are currently looking for one interdisciplinary PhD student to join the Canadian Healthy Oceans Network (CHONe2) and Dalhousie’s Marine Affairs Program. Join an incredible cross-Canada team working to influence effective marine conservation! More info on our research page. 
Canada’s MPA landscape
Inspired by our Canada at a crossroad paper, Ivan Semeniuk at the Globe and Mail investigates the Canadian landscape with regards to marine protected areas. The importance of linking social, economic and ecological systems is raised by Megan Bailey. 
Local seafood is closer than you think
Read about local seafood sourcing in this Chronicle Herald op-ed
