Julia Baum

Julia Baum is Professor of Biology at University of Victoria, researching marine ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. Her work focuses on coral reefs and kelp forests, examining impacts of human disturbances and recovery mechanisms.

Dr. Baum's lab investigates climate change effects on marine biodiversity using field observations, experiments, molecular analyses, and meta-analyses. Current projects include the Blue Carbon Canada initiative assessing ocean-based climate solutions and documenting impacts of marine heatwaves on coastal ecosystems.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate stressor impacts on marine foundation species, conservation solutions for marine biodiversity, and ecosystem-based approaches to climate mitigation. Recent work emphasizes carbon sequestration potential of marine ecosystems and nature-based climate solutions.

Dr. Baum leads a national research program on ocean carbon capacity, collaborates with policy-makers on marine conservation strategies, and maintains active field research programs in tropical and temperate marine ecosystems. She is committed to open science practices and science communication.