Center for Ocean Solutions
The Center for Ocean Solutions catalyzes research, innovation, and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them most.
What we do
Collaborative research
We bring together collaborators to identify research gaps and needs. Then, we set out to tackle them together.
Ideas that make a difference
We design cutting-edge research and innovation to address pressing ocean and sustainability challenges.
Mobilizing ocean solutions
We engage with decision-makers by bringing research insights and innovations into policy dialogues across the globe.
Featured news
Marine resource conflicts in Africa revolve mostly around access
Recent news
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Before the tipping point
“Through Synchro 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 the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions.
March 18, 2026
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Welcoming the 2026 Blue Food Futures Fellows
The Blue Food Futures Program, co-led by the Center for Ocean Solutions, will host two early-career researchers dedicated to elevating the role of blue foods in global food systems transformation.
March 04, 2026
Research and innovation
Fisheries supply chains
Lead Scientist Colette Wabnitz and collaborators are researching women's contributions to fisheries across nearly 30 countries.
Publications
Eric Hartge and Catherine Lee Hing joined colleagues on Saint Lucia to trade lessons in marine resource management between the Pacific and the Caribbean. Left to right: Azra Blythe-Mallett, Melvira Kazuma, Daemi Ngirmidol, Devin Felix, Eric Hartge, Catherine Hing. Learn more about the project. (Image credit: Eric Hartge)
Colette Wabnitz was recently honored by the Falling Walls Foundation for her research on gender equity in fisheries supply chains. Awardees in center, from left to right: Ângela Gonçalves, Omneya Attallah, and Colette Wabnitz. Learn more about her award-winning work. (Image credit: Falling Walls Foundation)
Collin Closek, Jeanine Brantschen, and Synchro colleagues attended the first international Ocean Sciences Meeting in Scotland to connect with researchers and exchange insights on accessible ocean technology (AOT). Left to right: Amy West, Jessica Sandoval, Patrick Gorringe, Collin Closek. Learn more about AOT. (Image credit: Collin Closek)
Sophia Siegel, a master's student in Earth Systems Science, spent seven weeks supporting the Palau International Coral Reef Center, one of our longtime collaborators, with marine spatial planning. Learn more about the program that made her fellowship possible. (Image credit: Sophia Siegel)
Meet our community
Learn what inspires faculty, staff, and early career scholars in their work at the Center for Ocean Solutions.
Our commitment to the ocean is rooted in shared values.
We approach ocean research by honoring the wide-ranging perspectives, expertise, and lived experiences of our team and collaborators.
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