Center for Ocean Solutions
Finding shared 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.
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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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. -
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. -
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.
Meet our community
Learn what inspires faculty, staff, and early career scholars in their work at the Center for Ocean Solutions.
Insight to impact
We work with partners across the globe to translate research insights into solutions at scale.
Explore our initiatives below.
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.
Small-Scale Fisheries & Tech
Working to use human-centered design approaches to identify new technologies that can help fishing communities manage their resources
Managing Ocean Risk
Fostering collaboration between top researchers, conservationists, and entrepreneurs committed to solving ocean health challenges.Add some ocean optimism to your inbox!
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