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Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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Catalyzing research, innovation, and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them most. 🔗 oceansolutions.stanford.edu

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As @cop30brazil.bsky.social gets underway, many countries will share updates to their climate plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions.

#BlueFoods are integral to these plans.

Learn why ➡️ stanford.io/4eJYBHx

Graphic credit: @fao.org
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November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Lead Scientist Colette Wabnitz for winning the 2025 Women's Impact award from the Falling Walls Foundation!

Her work on gender equity in #fisheries was recently honored at an award ceremony in Berlin ➡️ falling-walls.com/foundation/p...

Project ➡️ oceanrisk.earth/fact-sheets/
Portrait of Colette Wabnitz.
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Add some ocean optimism to your inbox!

Subscribe to Currents for the latest insights and impact from the @oceansolutions.stanford.edu team and collaborators around the world.

Receive quarterly updates ➡️ bit.ly/CurrentsNews
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October 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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This week, lead scientist Colette Wabnitz is at #GAF9, presenting her work on women's contributions to fisheries & gender-related human rights across 28 countries.

Explore the program: www.gafconference.org/program.htm

Learn more about the research: oceanrisk.earth/fact-sheets/

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October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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A #NewPaper investigates vessel behavior as more countries have adopted the Port State Measures Agreement, an internationally binding treaty addressing #illegalfishing, and shares opportunities for countries to strengthen implementation.

Read more: stanford.io/45LXlB2

Figure: Selig et al., 2025
September 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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#NewPaper in Science Advances finds that domestic fishing vessels account for the majority of port visits around the world. Comprehensive inspections at port for both foreign and domestic fishing fleets are a key deterrent for #illegalfishing.

🔗 stanford.io/45LXlB2
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September 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Climate change is reshaping marine ecosystems & conditions at sea.

A #NewPaper shares a conceptual framework that highlights how climate hazards may increase injuries & illness from storms & heat exposure, as well as indirect impacts on mental health.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Highlights from the Indonesia Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Blue Food Forum. 🐟

Co-director Jim Leape joined a panel discussion to celebrate the launch of the #BlueFoodAssessment Indonesia.

Learn more: oceansolutions.stanford.edu/co-designing...

📷: Bappenas
August 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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A postcard from the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake meeting in Ethiopia! @unfoodsystemshub.org

Our team met with global collaborators to explore how blue foods can support resilient and sustainable food systems. They also discussed how food-related coalitions can more effectively drive change.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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We're happy to share that our Lead Scientist Colette Wabnitz is a finalist for the Women’s Impact Award presented by the #FallingWalls Foundation!

Wabnitz is recognized for her leadership of a project highlighting women's contributions to fisheries ➡️ oceanrisk.earth/fact-sheets/

📷 Colette Wabnitz
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July 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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.@oceansolutions.stanford.edu works from insight to impact to ensure research informs how companies, coastal communities, and countries can take action for our oceans.

Learn what inspires our faculty, staff, & early career scholars: oceansolutions.stanford.edu/spotlights

📷: Patrick Beaudouin
July 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Last month, thousands gathered for the One Ocean Science Congress & UN Ocean Conference.

Read takeaways from @oceansolutions.stanford.edu Fio Micheli, Nicole Franz, & Laura Anderson, & other @stanforddoerr.bsky.social scholars.

sustainability.stanford.edu/news/global-...

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July 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Please give a warm welcome to Justin Rauh, our new Research Assistant!

In this role, Justin will focus on developing a machine learning model capable of improving the taxonomic resolution of environmental DNA analysis. #eDNA

Learn more about Justin ➡️ oceansolutions.stanford.edu/people/justi...
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June 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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If you're at UNFCCC #SB62, join us for a side event on integrating aquatic foods into nationally determined contributions and national adaptation plans.

📅 June 21st
🕒 3-4:15pm CEST
📍 Kaminzimmer

View the full SB62 agenda: unfccc.int/sb62

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June 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Co-director Fiorenza Micheli joined ABALOBI (🔗 abalobi.org) and other teams at an event on how co-designing data systems with small-scale fishers can transform fisheries governance.

Here, Micheli poses with Claudia Miranda Saucedo & Anela Ancona Balam, scientific divers from Baja & the Yucatan. 🤿
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June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Josheena Naggea, manager of our Blue Food Futures program, shared strategies for advancing applied, transdisciplinary, and community-engaged research in a virtual event alongside Stanford colleagues and external collaborators. The group also shared advice for fellow early-career ocean professionals.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Research Scholar @ssfnicole.bsky.social and Environmental Social Sciences Professor Xavier Basurto met with collaborators at the One Ocean Science Congress to share best practices for supporting small-scale fishers and their vital contributions to society.

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4e7evg2
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June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Government representatives from the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition (🔗https://aquaticbluefood.org/) met to discuss action opportunities and enhanced coordination for aquatic foods in climate solutions.

They also welcomed Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, and Sierra Leone as new government members. 🇧🇷🇲🇽🇮🇩🇸🇱
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June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Co-director Jim Leape moderated a panel on sustainable food from the ocean. “Blue foods play critical & multiple roles," he said. "The Agriculture Minister, the Health Minister, the Environment Minister, & the Prime Minister should all be paying attention to them.”

🎦 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18...
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June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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We’re reflecting on an inspiring two weeks of events, partner convenings, & activities at the third UN Ocean Conference & associated One Ocean Science Congress #UNOC3

From sustainable blue foods to small-scale fisheries governance, here are a few snapshots and sound bites from our time in France 🧵
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June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Congratulations to our co-director, Fiorenza Micheli, who won an award for her outstanding leadership at @stanford.edu's recent Faculty Women's Forum!

📷 "Fio exemplifies visionary and inclusive leadership in all dimensions of her work."

Award ➡️ facultydevelopment.stanford.edu/faculty-enga...
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June 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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In our latest newsletter, you'll find insights on:

🏝️ Sand dredging in marine protected areas
🛰️ Integration of ocean, land, and air sensors
🎣 Outsized impacts of small-scale fisheries in @nature.com
🌊 Reflections on #WorldOceanDay from our community

Read & subscribe ⤵️
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June 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Women make waves 🌊

Join co-director Fiorenza Micheli for a virtual discussion on the role of female scientists in advancing ecosystem & social science, neuroscience, Indigenous knowledge, & policy.

🗓️ June 12
🕔 7–8:30 am PT
Register to watch online ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📷 Ian Segebarth
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June 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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If you're at #UNOC3, join us for a side event on advancing blue foods for sustainability, food security, and livelihoods.

We'll highlight the progress we've made since #UNOC2 and chart the course ahead.

🗓️ June 11
🕔 17:30–18:45 CEST (local time)
📍 Blue Zone, Room 3

RSVP: bit.ly/4dwQYVA
An event flyer offers details of the time and location. The description reads "Since the last UN Ocean Conference, champions from government, finance institutions, cooperatives, academia, and civil society have accelerated action on aquatic blue foods for nutritious, equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient food systems. These actions have supported 9 of the 17 SDGs, including SDG14. Co-chaired by Iceland and Brazil, this side event highlights progress and new commitments, showcasing leadership by government representatives from Iceland, Madagascar, Indonesia, and other champions. It spotlights research and advocacy efforts to advance sustainable blue foods in the context of climate change.
June 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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If you're at #UNOC3 this evening, join our co-director Jim Leape & the Blue Food Futures Program team to discuss blue food priorities across ocean, food, & climate policy ⬇️

📅 June 10
🕕 5:15-6:45 pm CET
📍 The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade & Blue Food House (Green Zone)

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June 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM