Oceanic Imaginaries
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.
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.
Site news
Welcome to our NewsUpdate's spotlight, where we delve into the latest updates, trends, and insights shaping maritime research.
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Melting ice and more rain drive Southern Ocean cooling
Stanford researchers found increased meltwater and rain explain 60% of a decades-long mismatch between predicted and observed temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica.
March 27, 2025
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