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Disputes over Africa’s ocean resources: Here’s what could help avoid them
The first step is to document where conflicts are occurring, who is involved, and the nature of the disputes.
April 13, 2026
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Researchers detect patterns in conflicts that shape ocean prosperity
Disputed access to ocean areas and resources, such as ports or fisheries, are the primary types of conflicts occurring across coastal countries in Africa, highlighting the need for equitable intervention strategies as more industries expand into the ocean.
March 26, 2026
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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
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Spotlight: Finding shared research narratives
Viewing research as a story with main characters and a core plot inspires Elizabeth Selig in her work as Managing Director of the Center for Ocean Solutions.
February 17, 2026
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Twinning exchange completed in Saint Lucia
Research Manager Eric Hartge was part of a team that completed a recent "twinning exchange" between the island nations of Palau and Saint Lucia to compare notes on marine spatial planning and community-based ocean governance.
February 11, 2026
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How Africa can lead the way on sustainable blue food production
Co-director Jim Leape argues that Africa has untapped potential to use blue foods to meet sustainable development challenges and to expand production through aquaculture.
January 21, 2026
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Woods Wrapped 2025
Close out the year with a look back at the strides the Woods Institute community, including the Center for Ocean Solutions, has made toward better understanding and supporting life on Earth.
December 19, 2025
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New research reveals how climate change is transforming Pacific fisheries and aquaculture
A 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.
November 25, 2025
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Stanford research and expertise help establish first-of-its-kind marine protected area
“Facilitating a space wherein communities can shape policies and decisions about their land, ocean, values, practices, and livelihood should be the norm,” said Josheena Naggea.
November 20, 2025
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How can blue foods support national climate goals?
A new series of briefs supports decision-makers developing national climate strategies in Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, and Vietnam.
November 12, 2025
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Palauan scientists join Okeanos expedition to map marine life using eDNA technology
PICRC Chief Researcher Ikelau Otto and researcher Maikani Mereng Andres joined scientists Collin Closek and Jeanine Brantschen from the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions on the expedition, which is part of a continuing research collaboration that began in 2021.
November 07, 2025
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Impact awards recognize value of gender-sensitive research
Colette Wabnitz’s work highlights an overlooked reality, where millions of women support global fisheries but remain invisible in official statistics and decision-making.
November 07, 2025
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Governing for transformation towards sustainable small-scale fisheries
Research Scholar Nicole Franz joins the In Common podcast to discuss her new book on human-centered management of fisheries in a complex world.
October 31, 2025
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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.
October 27, 2025
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The blue economy's blind spot
Jouffray and his colleagues wanted to understand what companies were disclosing to the public and their investors, and how their activities impact the ocean and the life within it.
October 23, 2025
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WTO fisheries agreement: Implications for nutrition and ocean sustainability
“Managing fisheries is easier said than done," said research scholar Nicole Franz in an interview with Nutrition Insight.
October 02, 2025
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Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health
A new paper led by Wallenberg Postdoctoral Fellow Jean-Baptiste Jouffray reveals major gaps in how companies disclose their impacts on the ocean.
September 08, 2025
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More scrutiny of domestic fishing fleets at ports could help deter illegal fishing
Domestic vessels account for the majority of port visits globally. Inspecting them in addition to foreign vessels is key to deterring illegal fishing, scientists say.
September 05, 2025
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Stanford researchers receive funding for cutting-edge environmental solutions
Center for Ocean Solutions researchers are part of a project team that will support bringing blue foods into the school meals program in Indonesia.
August 20, 2025