Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions

@oceansolutions.stanford.edu

Catalyzing research, innovation, and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them most. 🔗 oceansolutions.stanford.edu Based at @woods.stanford.edu in @stanforddoerr.bsky.social.

This #WorldOceansDay, we're reflecting on our work with partners to advance sustainable blue foods, strengthen marine conservation, and create greater equity in ocean benefits. 🌊 See some of the milestones we're celebrating: stanford.io/3RX8mMz 📸 Damocean / iStock

Impact

The Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions works locally, regionally, and globally to support evidence-based action and drive impact for the oceans.

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"Delivering on #blueeconomy aspirations will require national and community-led efforts. A dual approach can help to establish more effective governance and engage an increasingly diverse set of people in resolving conflicts for the benefit of all of society." ✍️ @elizabethselig.bsky.social & team👇

The Conversation Africa@africa.theconversation.com · 4mo ago

Africa’s ocean wealth is vast—but without fair access, shared governance, and cooperation, it risks fuelling conflict instead of prosperity. theconversation.com/disputes-ove... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

“We are testing and deploying multiple technologies capable of collecting samples and data that are low-cost, while also maintaining the quality of traditional approaches,” says Collin Closek, a marine scientist at @oceansolutions.stanford.edu and a co-design lead for the Synchro program. ⬇️

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability@stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The ocean is vast, dynamic, and difficult to access. Through a program at @stanfordhopkins.bsky.social, scientists and collaborators are able to test low-cost sensors, remote sensing imagery, and other technologies at scale – bringing innovative approaches to ocean research.

A recent @natureportfolio.nature.com editorial examines what the High Seas Treaty could mean for food systems. Our team co-led 2 cited efforts, Illuminating Hidden Harvests & the Blue Food Assessment, that draw connections between ocean protection & food security ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Protecting the high seas - Nature Food

The High Seas Treaty, key to the conservation of international waters, will come into effect in January 2026. The full implications for food systems remain to be explored.

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Generations of ocean insights: Learn about the Hewatt-Sagarin transect, an ongoing visual survey dating back to 1931 to monitor marine life along the shores of @stanfordhopkins.bsky.social, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability.

The world in a tidepool

Ninety years of tidepool observations in Monterey Bay have taught Stanford researchers about climate change impacts on the ocean and the evolution of science.

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Parties to the #ParisAgreement can leverage #BlueFoods for climate action while protecting them against future climate hazards @cop30brazil.bsky.social. View research and resources ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate Hear from changemakers who are securing sustainable blue foods 🎥 ▶️ bit.ly/bluefoodvideo

Securing sustainable blue food futures in the face of climate change

How can we address growing climate challenges while securing a sustainable food future? Thoughtful management approaches for fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other aquatic species — also known as blue foods — can be part of the solution. Research shows that under sustainable harvest practices, blue foods can support countries’ climate adaptation and mitigation efforts to lower emissions while providing vital sources of protein and nutrients to billions of people globally. In this video, meet changemakers in Mexico, Indonesia, and the Pacific Island region who are securing climate-resilient, sustainable blue foods. As members of a fishing cooperative, a government ministry, and an international development organization, they share efforts underway in their local communities, countries, and regions to leverage blue foods for climate action. Explore the latest research, tools, and resources for integrating blue foods into climate strategies: https://bit.ly/bluefoodsclimate Learn more about the Pacific Community's regional assessment: https://bit.ly/SPCassessment Learn more about the Indonesia Blue Food Assessment: https://bit.ly/IndonesiaBFA Learn more about Baja's fishing communities: https://bit.ly/IslaNatividad Video by Wienot Films Visit our website: https://oceansolutions.stanford.edu/ Subscribe to our newsletter Currents: https://bit.ly/CurrentsNews LinkedIn / center-for-ocean-solutions Bluesky / @oceansolutions.stanford.edu X / @oceansolutions

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