Oceanic Imaginaries
building a shared, cross-discipline cluster of emerging scholarship on the ocean.
Oceanic Imaginaries
Initiated by Stanford Global Studies, Oceanic Imaginaries is a new, multi-year initiative that adopts the world’s oceans as an analytical framework for advancing cross-regional, interdisciplinary research and activities addressing timely global topics.
Serving as a shared platform for diverse maritime research, this project aggregates varying methodological tools, disciplinary orientations, and strategies of inquiry and seeks to transcend traditional barriers in the scholarly imaginations of a global oceanic future.
Start your journey by navigating the features of this website
Site Features
Project Gallery
Explore our project galleryto discover the scholarly findings about different oceanic regions from various disciplines, where ideas sparkle and merge on a shared landscape.
Bibliography
Lists of meticulously curated bibliographies for you to navigate each of the five great oceans and draw inspiration from a diverse array of materials.
Featured Courses
Identify and explore significant oceanic topics through a diverse range of undergraduate courses facilitated by Stanford faculties. Foster meaningful connections with peers who share your passion.
Scholars
A directory to discover and connect with accomplished scholars in diverse fields of maritime research. Explore their passions, contributions, and identify opportunities for potential outreach.
Welcome to our NewsUpdate's spotlight, where we delve into the latest updates, trends, and insights shaping maritime research.
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Oceans in a new light
An optical sensor smaller than a postage stamp could help coastal communities monitor some of the world’s largest marine protected areas.
September 20, 2023
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Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative tackles human rights at sea
Founders of the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI) met with students, faculty and other members of the Stanford community on Tuesday to share the progress of their project.
August 19, 2023
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Is climate change disrupting maritime boundaries?
Rising sea levels, coupled with the natural variability of atoll islands and coral reefs, is creating new uncertainties in international law, with geopolitical implication
August 15, 2023
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