Marine conservation
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A new book co-authored by scholars, practitioners, and students champions a centuries-old vision for the future of marine conservation.
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Brooke Weigel studies ecosystem interactions that are invisible to the naked eye. Scientists in her lab examine kelp’s microscopic forms, their role in carbon sequestration, and how climate change will impact the future of these vast underwater forests.
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A novel machine learning pipeline developed by a Stanford student team is accelerating analysis of aerial drone imagery – and monitoring of an endangered shark species.
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An artist and ocean scientist collaborated to create an installation that encourages playful reflection on human-environmental impact.
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From bleaching corals to weakening currents, Stanford scientists help readers navigate the effects of warmer oceans.
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Conventional sunscreen ingredients can damage coral reefs and human health. An immunologist and a marine ecologist teamed up to develop a better approach.
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Stanford researchers are searching for heat-resistant corals that could ensure the survival of vulnerable reefs.
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New research shows the major factors that help coral larvae settle and survive are the nearshore current and the physical features of the seafloor. The work could help identify sites where future reefs will be most viable and highlights a need to better protect these coral nurseries.
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New Stanford-led research offers a way to build climate resilience into the designs of ocean and coastal areas intended to protect marine species. The researchers recommend establishing numerous marine protected areas across political borders, starting with the Southern California Bight.
