Oceans

Nearly three quarters of the earth is covered by ocean. Marine environments play an essential role in regulating climate and weather systems, as well as providing food, employment and transportation for people. The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment seeks to manage and mitigate society’s impact on the sea by developing new insights into issues ranging from ocean acidification and sea level rise to overfishing and industrial pollution. Woods supports the Center for Ocean Solutions (COS), where science, engineering and policy experts develop solutions to address ocean threats and prepare leaders to take on those challenges. Woods-affiliated researchers are informing decisions that lead to healthy marine ecosystems and vibrant coastal communities.