NEWS & PRESS RELEASES: Larry Crowder
Scientists Launch Global Framework to Curb Social and Human Rights Abuses in the Seafood Sector »
Guidelines for the treatment of humans who work in fisheries have lagged behind other industry advances.
By Kristen Weiss,
Humans Can Ease Climate Change Impacts on Oceans »
Investment and innovation are key to solving a 'crisis of motivation,' according to expert analysis.
By Polita Glynn,
New Leadership for Stanford’s Center for Ocean Solutions »
New leaders and refocused mission for center to focus on climate change impacts and ‘data revolution’ solutions.
Future of Antarctic Marine Protected Areas at Risk »
Efforts to adopt effective marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean, a global commons containing the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems, are being thwarted by political infighting and fishing interests.
By Ker Than,
Coral Reef ‘Bright Spots’ May Hold Key to Conservation »
Among the world’s embattled coral reefs, an international team of researchers has identified ‘bright spots’ where marine life is surprisingly thriving.
By Kristin Weiss,
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,
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,
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.
New Tool Offers Near Real-Time Info About Marine Species »
Scientists with Stanford's Center for Ocean Solutions propose using genetic techniques as a low-cost, quick way to collect near real-time knowledge of environmental conditions.
By Julia Turan, intern,
Unintended Consequences: A Global Map of Fisheries Bycatch »
Stanford Woods Institute researcher and others chart intensive fishing’s collateral damage
By Rob Jordan,
Trash to Treasure: A Seafood Story »
Big plans, support for sustainable fisheries project
By Rob Jordan,
Scientists Identify Marine Life From DNA in Seawater »
Innovative tool that examines tissue and cells left in water promises new way to monitor ocean species
By Liz Hambleton, Science Communications Early Career Fellow,
Celebrating Five Years of Linking Ocean Science to Policy »
The Center for Ocean Solutions looks back on progress, and ahead to challenges
By Rob Jordan,
Stanford Woods Institute Announces 2013 Environmental Venture Projects »
Seven interdisciplinary research studies propose practical solutions to major sustainability challenges
By Terry Nagel,
Recovery of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles Still Incomplete »
Hawaiian green sea turtle populations have increased in recent years, but their numbers still fall far short of historic levels. A new report suggests that calls to lift protection for this species may be premature.
By Karen Marvin,
48 Stanford Scientists Sign Global Environmental Consensus Statement »
California Governor accepts document endorsed by 520 scientists from 44 countries.
By Rob Jordan,