News and Press Releases: Oceans
Stanford scientists discover intense ocean turbulence near sea floor in equatorial Pacific. Findings could help explain oceans circulation and improve future climate forecasts.
By Ker Than,
In the lead-up to the Paris climate talks, Center for Ocean Solutions experts explain why reducing carbon dioxide emissions is vital to both human and ocean health.
By Kristen Weiss,
Pacific Bluefin Tunas' Favorite Feeding Spots »
Woods senior fellow and other scientists devise a new methodology for measuring how and when ocean predators consume prey, and identify the Pacific bluefin's favorite hot spots...
By Bjorn Carey,
Ecological Society of America Showcases Notable Papers »
Stanford researchers among authors honored in centennial issue of largest professional society devoted to ecological science
By Kristen Weiss and Sara Worden,
Stanford-led study shows that individual shark attack risk on California coast has dropped by more than 91 percent since 1950; suggests ways to promote safe ocean-going behavior while...
By Rob Jordan,
Protecting the Deep Sea: A Call for Balancing Mining and Ecosystem Protection »
Researchers propose a strategy for balancing commercial extraction of deep-sea resources with protection of diverse seabed habitats.
By Sara Worden,
Bold Solutions for Marine Conservation »
Two-thirds of high seas fisheries are depleted or overfished, but technology and political will can reverse the downward trend and move toward sustainability.
Study: Industrial Revolution of the Ocean Threatens Wildlife »
In a broad new study, scientists write that patterns of human activity that led to the collapse of land species are now occurring in the sea.
By Bjorn Carey,
Falling Through The Cracks: Story of the Sawfish »
Reconstructing the history of an endangered sea creature to save it
Chinese Aquaculture Could Tip Balance of World Fish Supplies »
China's booming aquaculture industry relies increasingly on fishmeal made from wild-caught fish, risking depletion of wild fish stocks and straining fragile ocean ecosystems. A Stanford...
By Laura Seaman,
Sunny With a Chance of Gastroenteritis »
Affordable, easy-to-implement system can provide significantly more accurate information on coastal water contamination to better protect public health
By Rob Jordan,
Researchers use new tools to understand the lives of salmon sharks, an important apex predator
By Randall Kochevar,
Mapping Saltwater Threat to Aquifers »
Earlier this fall, a team led by Stanford geophysicist Rosemary Knight performed an ambitious experiment to determine the extent of ocean saltwater intrusion into underground freshwater...
By Ker Than,
Some Underwater Waves May Harm Deep-Water Organisms »
Voluminous underwater waves can create major decreases in dissolved oxygen in water near the shore
By Glen Martin,
Three new studies describe concrete actions to prevent or reverse abrupt ecological shifts
By Rob Jordan,
Using Science to Open Way to "Blue Economy" »
New science and software make Belize coastal zone management plan better for people and the environment
Western U.S. and Western Australia: Shared Water Challenges »
Stanford collaboration with University of Western Australia promotes freshwater and marine solutions
By Rob Jordan,
Environmental Risk and Resilience: A Learning Experience »
Innovative online and on-campus course for decision-makers promises unique and valuable learning experience
By Rob Jordan,
Scientists Challenge Theory on Protection of Threatened Species »
Instead of simply concentrating conservation efforts on threatened species, resource managers and policymakers should consider ecosystem-wide impacts, study's authors write.
By Rob Jordan,
Protecting Lagoons Could Be Key to Saving Manta Rays »
Manta rays – graceful, winged marine animals – are in danger of becoming extinct in the wild. But how can we protect animals that range across the open ocean? A recent study funded by the...
By Shara Tonn,
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