In the media
External media hits
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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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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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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 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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'Blue' foods are key to Southeast Asia's sustainable development
A resource for meeting the pressing challenges of malnutrition, livelihoods and equity
June 27, 2025
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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.
June 13, 2025
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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.
June 04, 2025
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Sustainable production of marine resources is key to global food security
Co-director Fiorenza Micheli talks with El Mercurio about why it's essential to invest in food security and the sustainable development of seafood.
June 02, 2025
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Why we need to expand the horizons of blue carbon projects
Blue Food Futures Program Manager Josheena Naggea and colleagues argue for blue carbon projects to properly value ecosystems in National Geographic Indonesia.
May 17, 2025
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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.
April 30, 2025
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Sardines are swimming sunlight
Research Data Scientist Zach Koehn talks sardines and sustainability on the podcast Outside/In.
January 09, 2025
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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.
January 08, 2025
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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.
November 22, 2024
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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.
November 19, 2024
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COP29 must offer lifeline for ‘blue foods’ amid climate storm
Aquatic foods are vital for the future of our changing world, and more support is needed to prioritise them, say the leaders of the UN’s Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue.
November 18, 2024
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November 02, 2024