Center for Ocean Solutions
Integrating sensors across land, air, and sea
Attendees of a recent technology symposium at Stanford identified ways to optimize, integrate, and scale data collection for advancing human and planetary health.
The Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions catalyzes research, innovation, and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them most.
People
Our team includes experts in ocean science, engineering, computer science, political science, design, and business.
Partnerships
We partner with businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions.
Policy
We engage with decision-makers by bringing research insights and innovations into policy dialogues across the globe.
Recent News
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Faced with punishing heatwaves, help for kelp may come from protecting marine predators.
“This analysis provides robust evidence that protecting marine predators promotes the recovery of marine forests even in the face of prolonged marine heat waves,” said Micheli. -
Fishing bans in protected areas help kelp forests withstand marine heatwaves
Center co-director Fiorenza Micheli is among the co-authors of new research on how marine predators can promote the recovery of kelp forests. -
Discoveries, solutions, and impact from 2024 Stanford environment and sustainability research
The Stanford Environmental Research Year in Review looks back at the most notable environment and sustainability research from Stanford scholars in 2024.
Insight to Impact
We work with partners across the globe on initiatives that translate research insights into solutions at scale.
Oceans & Food
Building a community of researchers investigating the many connections between oceans and the global food system.
Sustainable Ocean Economies
Developing approaches and tools to support the small island developing states of the Pacific in their efforts to integrate development and conservation.
Addressing Illegal Fishing and Labor Abuses
Leading an effort to accelerate action on illegal fishing and human rights violations through linked efforts on three fronts: data, supply chains, and policy.
Managing Ocean Risk
Fostering collaboration between top researchers, conservationists, and entrepreneurs committed to solving ocean health challenges.