Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions

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.

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Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
@oceansolutions.stanford.edu

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

oceansolutions.stanford.eduImpactThe Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions works locally, regionally, and globally to support evidence-based action and drive impact for the oceans.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
@oceansolutions.stanford.edu

A recent study led by our Managing Director @elizabethselig.bsky.social detected patterns in conflicts that shape ocean prosperity along the coast of Africa. More via @mongabay.com ⤵️

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Weak governance and illegal fishing are fueling over 1,000 marine conflicts across Africa, a new study finds. To protect local livelihoods and the environment, experts call for participatory reforms that prioritize transparent access to resources. Learn more in this report by Edward Carver.

mongabay.ccMarine resource conflicts in Africa revolve mostly around access: StudyMarine resource conflicts can arise when industrial vessels enter coastal waters used by small-scale fishers, a port is built on a mangrove restoration site or a shipping lane runs through a marine…
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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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

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

theconversation.comDisputes over Africa’s ocean resources: here’s what could help avoid themAs ocean uses expand, it will be necessary to reduce disputes because they disrupt the environmental sustainability and equity central to a blue economy.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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“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

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.

stanford.ioBefore the tipping pointAs oceans warm and ecosystems shift, Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station is helping detect trouble early—and prevent collapse before it begins.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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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...

nature.comProtecting the high seas - Nature FoodThe 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.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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A new book released by the Pacific Community at #COP30 last week highlights governance and adaptation approaches that can help secure resilient futures for Pacific Island communities and the sea, according to co-editor Colette Wabnitz. Learn more ⤵️ oceansolutions.stanford.edu/news/new-res...

oceansolutions.stanford.eduNew research reveals how climate change is transforming Pacific fisheries and aquacultureA regional assessment co-edited by a Center for Ocean Solutions scholar combines insights from 50 scientists and highlights impacts to food security, livelihoods, and economies.
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“Facilitating a space wherein communities can shape policies & decisions about their land, ocean, values, practices, & livelihood should be the norm.” – Josheena Naggea Learn how a Stanford working group is centering cultural heritage in ocean governance ➡️ woods.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

woods.stanford.eduStanford research and expertise help establish first-of-its-kind marine protected areaA new framework informed by Stanford-led research and stakeholder convenings balances conservation with cultural heritage and sustainable resettlement of communities removed from an island chain decad...

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
@stanforddoerr.bsky.social

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.

stanford.ioThe world in a tidepoolNinety years of tidepool observations in Monterey Bay have taught Stanford researchers about climate change impacts on the ocean and the evolution of science.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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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

bit.lySecuring sustainable blue food futures in the face of climate changeHow 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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Elizabeth Selig
@elizabethselig.bsky.social

Just in time for #COP30, I left my usual warmer waters to work with a great set of folks on this research that illuminates (pun intended) how climate change will impact the amount of light reaching Arctic marine ecosystems. Read more in our paper 👇 Our key findings include: (1/4) rdcu.be/eOz1L

rdcu.beClimate change impacts on ocean light in Arctic ecosystemsNature Communications - Climate change will decrease Arctic Sea ice and increase light, but effects on polar ecosystems remain unclear. Here, the authors predict that warming waters and prey loss...

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Nicole Franz
@ssfnicole.bsky.social

The call for the second cohort of Blue Food Futures Programme fellows who will support the science-policy linkages for the blue food futures working groups is still open. More details can be found here: bluefood.earth/fellowships/. Share with your networks please! @oceansolutions.stanford.edu

bluefood.earthFellowships | BFFPBlue Food Futures Fellows research critical questions about blue foods, filling knowledge gaps and providing actionable insights for global food and climate initiatives.

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Nicole Franz
@ssfnicole.bsky.social

#InCommonPodcast: with Fikret Berkes we spoke about our co-edited book 'Governing for transformation towards sustainable small-scale fisheries' t.ly/ioFDd, and more. Thanks to our many co-authors from research and FAO! Listen to the podcast here: t.ly/f4H5B -@oceansolutions.stanford.edu @fao.org

Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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🌊 Applications now open! 🌍 We invite early-career researchers to apply for the Blue Food Futures Fellowship, a 6-month, part-time research grant you can undertake from your home institution. Fellows receive mentorship & $10,000 in research funding. Learn more & apply ➡️ bluefood.earth/fellowships/

bluefood.earthFellowships | BFFPBlue Food Futures Fellows research critical questions about blue foods, filling knowledge gaps and providing actionable insights for global food and climate initiatives.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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"Managing fisheries is easier said than done." Research Scholar @ssfnicole.bsky.social spoke with Nutrition Insight about the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force last month. Learn more about the impacts of subsidy cuts ➡️ www.nutritioninsight.com/news/wto-agr...

nutritioninsight.comWTO fisheries agreement: Implications for nutrition and ocean sustainabilityThe ocean is a reservoir of nutrients; however, not everyone has equitable access to them. The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently reached an agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to prevent fish deple...

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Nicole Franz
@ssfnicole.bsky.social

Proud to be co-author of the paper Designing gender-inclusive data systems in small-scale fisheries - t.ly/zkydZ. Kudos to Sarah Harper for the lead, the main gender advisor for the #IlluminatingHiddenHarvest study- t.ly/MEngw @oceansolutions.stanford.edu @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @fao.org

t.lyDesigning gender-inclusive data systems in small-scale fisheries - AmbioGender equality is a ubiquitous national goal, yet sectoral gender data gaps to support this goal persist. These gaps are both structural and sexist, concealing women’s contributions and impeding actions that would strengthen livelihoods and economic development, food security, and environmental sustainability. The small-scale fisheries sector offers a cogent example of this phenomenon. Building on lessons from the Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative, we identify systemic changes and specific indicators needed to fill these gaps. This requires multiple data streams, many of which come from outside fisheries agencies, e.g., government statistical or census organizations, sourced from responsible agencies across multiple areas—economy and environment, governance and support services, and health and nutrition. Closing gender data gaps requires making the policy case and working across agencies to create an enabling institutional environment. Only then can data reflect and respond to the lives of the ~ 500 million people who depend on small-scale fisheries.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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A recent paper led by Wallenberg postdoctoral fellow Jean-Baptiste Jouffray summarizes industrial impacts on the ocean & compares them with what leading companies in the ocean economy disclose — revealing major gaps in disclosures. naturalcapitalproject.stanford.edu/news/corpora...

naturalcapitalproject.stanford.eduCorporate reports miss the mark on ocean healthA new paper reveals major gaps in how companies disclose their impacts on the ocean.