Fishers tend to their canoe across a harbor. The sky is overcast, and industrial buildings appear on the horizon. Image credit: Adelina Mensah

“As new ocean industries expand & #climatechange reorders marine ecosystems, finding ways to resolve conflicts will become even more urgent.”

New research from @elizabethselig.bsky.social & team on disputes shaping ocean prosperity off Africa's coast ⬇️ oceansolutions.stanford.edu/news/researc...

“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 @oceansolutions.stanford.edu and a co-design lead for the Synchro program. ⬇️

Blue Food Futures: Advancing blue food science, policy, and community

We co-founded the Blue Food Futures Program in 2023 to advance blue food science, policy, & community.

On March 19, we are hosting a seminar & networking session on campus for Stanford affiliates to connect with a global community of scholars.

Details & rsvp ⤵️
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Calling Stanford students! 📣

We're looking for a communications assistant who's passionate about ocean science and storytelling to join our team for the spring quarter. 🌊

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting March 9 ➡️ bit.ly/CommsAssista...

A wheel reads "Ocean Equity Index" in the center and has three sections: distributional, procedural, and recognitional. There are examples within each section.

Meet the ❇️ Ocean Equity Index ❇️, a new tool for measuring & advancing ocean equity locally/globally ➡️ oceanequityindex.org

"By turning equity into a measurable standard, we can finally move from promises of equity to making progress," said co-author Josheena Naggea of @oceansolutions.stanford.edu

Calling all Stanford affiliates: Let's add some ocean images to the mix! 🌊 ⬇️

An image shows a portrait of Elizabeth Selig, Managing Director of the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions.

"I view research as a story where I’m trying to figure out who the main characters are and what the core plot is."

Learn more about what inspires Managing Director @elizabethselig.bsky.social's approach to research in our latest spotlight ➡️

oceansolutions.stanford.edu/news/spotlig...

A man in a boat on a river casts a net into the water.

In a new World Economic Forum blog, our co-director Jim Leape and the Forum's Alfredo Girón Nava offer examples of how countries in Africa, and elsewhere, are building and strengthening the #BlueFoods sector through innovative solutions ⤵️

www.weforum.org/stories/2026...

#BlueDavos

📷 Greg Keelen

A graphic reads "We're Hiring: Environmental Biomolecular Engineer" with a background of a DNA helix.

We're #hiring! Are you interested in environmental DNA, biomolecular engineering, and applying novel #eDNA monitoring methods to marine biodiversity and ocean conservation challenges?

Apply for our new Environmental Biomolecular Engineer role ➡️ careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/environ...

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#BlueFoods support livelihoods around the world. In Mexico, the blue food sector directly supported nearly 300K jobs.

Learn more about Mexico’s blue food sector & opportunities for climate action ➡️ doi.org/10.25740/qr7...

Protecting the high seas - Nature Food The High Seas Treaty, key to the conservation of international waters, will come into effect in January 2026. The full implications for food systems remain to be explored.

A recent @natureportfolio.nature.com editorial examines what the High Seas Treaty could mean for food systems.

Our team co-led 2 cited efforts, Illuminating Hidden Harvests & the Blue Food Assessment, that draw connections between ocean protection & food security ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s43...

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Climate ambition ➡️ Climate action

Tune in on Dec 8 to hear from Laura Anderson, the Center for Ocean Solutions' representative at #COP30, & experts on how initiatives are translating climate conference goals into sector-specific guidance ⤵️

edf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@envdefensefund.bsky.social

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.

A new book released by the Pacific Community at #COP30 last week highlights governance and adaptation approaches that can help secure resilient futures for Pacific Island communities and the sea, according to co-editor Colette Wabnitz.

Learn more ⤵️
oceansolutions.stanford.edu/news/new-res...

#CumbrePescaPequeñaEscala2026 invita expresión de interés! La Cumbre sirve como plataforma para avanzar en la implementación de las #DirectricesPescaPequeñaEscala. Comparte/postula aqui: t.ly/rGh_F (cambia idioma: esquina superior derecha en el formulario) @fao.org @oceansolutions.stanford.edu

The #SSFSummit2026 call for expression of interest is open! Held in Rome on 4-6 Sep 2026 it is a space to discuss and advance the implementation of the #SSFGuidelines Share and/or apply here: t.ly/wASdB. @fao.org @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @oceansolutions.stanford.edu

Integrating blue foods into climate strategies

#BlueFoods are often overlooked in climate governance. We partnered with researchers to study blue food consumption, production, emissions, hazards & action opportunities in 4 geographies ➡️ bit.ly/countrycasestudies

🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇻🇳 Vietnam

@woods.stanford.edu

Extraordinary!

Stanford research and expertise help establish first-of-its-kind marine protected area A new framework informed by Stanford-led research and stakeholder convenings balances conservation with cultural heritage and sustainable resettlement of communities removed from an island chain decad...

“Facilitating a space wherein communities can shape policies & decisions about their land, ocean, values, practices, & livelihood should be the norm.” – Josheena Naggea

Learn how a Stanford working group is centering cultural heritage in ocean governance ➡️ woods.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

Happy #WorldFisheriesDay. Established by global #SmallScaleFisheries movements ( #WFF, #WFFP, #ICSF) it is now celebrated around the world. Let's use the #SSFGuidelines to ensure that #SSF can continue to provide food, livelihoods and environmental stewardship @fao.org @oceansolutions.stanford.edu

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A map of the world appears with a few fish and waves in the ocean. Credit: Wienot Films

#BlueFoods are often left out of nationally determined contributions – a country’s roadmap for reducing emissions & adapting to climate change.

But many governments are working to change that. As #COP30 comes to a close, we’re sharing tools & resources to keep momentum up ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate

A microphone appears over a picture of the world. The text reads "Pacific perspectives are central to global food and climate agendas."

Pacific Island nations are on the front lines of climate change.

The Pacific Community commissioned a regional scientific assessment of how climate change will impact fisheries & aquaculture to prioritize climate action, ensuring Pacific perspectives are central to #COP30 ➡️ bit.ly/SPCassessment

An image reads "Blue Foods" and has photos of different fish, shellfish, and seaweed species within the letters. Credit Wienote Films.

Food systems account for ~30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Over the past year, we’ve partnered with international researchers to develop guidelines, including 4 case studies, for how governments can incorporate blue foods into their mitigation & adaptation strategies. ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate

The second week at @cop30brazil.bsky.social is filled with #BlueFood events! If you're in Brazil, join us for more conversations on Wednesday & Thursday ➡️ oceansolutions.stanford.edu/events

Partners 🙏 @worldfish.bsky.social @envdefensefund.bsky.social @fao.org @cgiar.org @unctad.bsky.social & more!

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.

Generations of ocean insights: Learn about the Hewatt-Sagarin transect, an ongoing visual survey dating back to 1931 to monitor marine life along the shores of @stanfordhopkins.bsky.social, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability.

Securing sustainable blue food futures in the face of climate change How can we address growing climate challenges while securing a sustainable food future? Thoughtful management approaches for fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other aquatic species — also known as blue foods — can be part of the solution. Research shows that under sustainable harvest practices, blue foods can support countries’ climate adaptation and mitigation efforts to lower emissions while providing vital sources of protein and nutrients to billions of people globally. In this video, meet changemakers in Mexico, Indonesia, and the Pacific Island region who are securing climate-resilient, sustainable blue foods. As members of a fishing cooperative, a government ministry, and an international development organization, they share efforts underway in their local communities, countries, and regions to leverage blue foods for climate action. Explore the latest research, tools, and resources for integrating blue foods into climate strategies: https://bit.ly/bluefoodsclimate Learn more about the Pacific Community's regional assessment: https://bit.ly/SPCassessment Learn more about the Indonesia Blue Food Assessment: https://bit.ly/IndonesiaBFA Learn more about Baja's fishing communities: https://bit.ly/IslaNatividad Video by Wienot Films Visit our website: https://oceansolutions.stanford.edu/ Subscribe to our newsletter Currents: https://bit.ly/CurrentsNews LinkedIn / center-for-ocean-solutions Bluesky / @oceansolutions.stanford.edu X / @oceansolutions

Parties to the #ParisAgreement can leverage #BlueFoods for climate action while protecting them against future climate hazards @cop30brazil.bsky.social.

View research and resources ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate

Hear from changemakers who are securing sustainable blue foods 🎥 ▶️ bit.ly/bluefoodvideo

An overhead perspective of two people wearing blue and orange rubber gloves as they pass a bucket of fish to one another. Photo credit: Hong Wu/Getty Images

In the latest Currents newsletter, you'll find:

🌍 A call for applicants for the Blue Food Futures Fellowship
🌊 Research on actions at port that can help deter illegal fishing
🎣 Insights on how blue foods can support country climate goals

& more!

Read & subscribe ⤵️
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Climate change impacts on ocean light in Arctic ecosystems Nature Communications - Climate change will decrease Arctic Sea ice and increase light, but effects on polar ecosystems remain unclear. Here, the authors predict that warming waters and prey loss...

Just in time for #COP30, I left my usual warmer waters to work with a great set of folks on this research that illuminates (pun intended) how climate change will impact the amount of light reaching Arctic marine ecosystems. Read more in our paper 👇 Our key findings include: (1/4) rdcu.be/eOz1L

Fellowships | BFFP Blue Food Futures Fellows research critical questions about blue foods, filling knowledge gaps and providing actionable insights for global food and climate initiatives.

The call for the second cohort of Blue Food Futures Programme fellows who will support the science-policy linkages for the blue food futures working groups is still open. More details can be found here: bluefood.earth/fellowships/.

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A great episode!