Blue foods
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Small-scale fisheries stakeholders convene in Kenya to discuss sustainable fisheries, food security and biodiversity
Research scholar Nicole Franz moderates 3rd PROBLUE Global Engagement Forum (PGEF) on Small-Scale Fisheries, Food Security and Biodiversity in the Ocean, organized jointly by the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions and World Bank's PROBLUE program.
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Workshop explores the future of seafood
Researchers and practitioners gathered on the Stanford campus to discuss the latest research on incorporating fisheries and aquaculture into food system policies and planning.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Four new projects funded to advance ocean health and sustainability
Colleagues at the Center for Ocean Solutions are part of a project team that will research women's experiences working in fisheries and aquaculture.
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'Blue' foods are key to Southeast Asia's sustainable development
A resource for meeting the pressing challenges of malnutrition, livelihoods and equity
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Blue foods provide healthy haul to combat hunger — but scaling up could prove tricky
"There’s huge potential in blue foods, but it really depends on how they are managed," said Engagement Project Manager Laura Anderson.
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Reflections on the wonder of the oceans
Scholars from the Center for Ocean Solutions and across the Doerr School of Sustainability share their greatest wonder about the oceans and what drives them to study the sea.
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Data on small-scale fisheries have been piecemeal
A systematic assessment of the small-scale fisheries sector co-led by Research Scholar Nicole Franz yields insights into some of its most vital contributions to humanity.
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Stanford researchers reimagine the future of food
Dozens of faculty members at Stanford are working to transform the way the world grows, distributes, and consumes food.
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Inaugural Blue Food Futures Fellows to advance blue food solutions
A new 12-month fellowship through the Blue Food Futures Program, co-led by the Center for Ocean Solutions, will support two early career researchers dedicated to understanding the role of blue foods in global food systems transformation.
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Spotlight: In good company
"I've always been primarily driven by the people I work with rather than a particular topic."
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Blue food project taps the ocean’s potential to feed the world
A collaboration between Stanford researchers and Indonesian organizations aims to capitalize on aquatic food sources to improve nutrition, food security, and livelihoods.
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Sardines are swimming sunlight
Research Data Scientist Zach Koehn talks sardines and sustainability on the podcast Outside/In.
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2024’s top ocean news stories
Marine scientists and policy experts from nine international research and conservation institutions share their list of the top ocean news stories from 2024.
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Marine heatwaves severely impact local fisheries in Baja California, Mexico
"Projections indicate that the entire region faces increasing risk from extreme events,” said Fiorenza Micheli.
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Aquatic Foods for Climate Action: Showcasing solutions to increase ambition
Over the past few years, the role of aquatic foods in climate solutions has often been overlooked.
