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Climate change from greenhouse gas emissions is predicted to cause tuna around some Pacific Island nations to move into the high seas.

Climate change threatens Pacific Island economies dependent on tuna fishery

A new paper coauthored by Katherine Seto, assistant professor of environmental studies, finds that shifting distributions of key tuna species could seriously impact the economies of island nations in the Western and Central Pacific.

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Caring and compassion helped us through wildfire

Caring and compassion helped us through wildfire

By Chancellor Cynthia Larive

Wildfires burning throughout California remind me of the anxious days a year ago when the CZU Lightning Complex wildfire threatened campus.

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Collaborative research on cancer receives NIH grant

Collaborative research on cancer receives NIH grant

Biologist Jeremy Sanford has received major funding from the National Cancer Institute for research on the role of protein-RNA interactions in cancer.

 J. Herman Blake receives lifetime achievement award

J. Herman Blake receives lifetime achievement award

The Oakes College founding provost and professor emeritus of sociology has been honored for his distinguished career advancing access and equity in education.

How undergrads benefit from graduate TA diversity

How undergrads benefit from graduate TA diversity

A study of UCSC chemistry labs suggests that diversity among graduate TAs may be an essential factor in retaining minority students in STEM classes.

Insights to refugee crisis in racial, colonial histories

Insights to refugee crisis in racial, colonial histories

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Camilla Hawthorne is co-editor of a first-of-its-kind book, 'The Black Mediterranean.'

UC retirees embrace an active, engaged lifestyle

UC retirees embrace an active, engaged lifestyle

A recent survey of 4,980 UC retirees reveals an active, engaged group of individuals who are giving back to their communities through volunteerism.

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