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A critical source of food and recreation and the linchpin of the world's climate system, oceans face grave threats. Over-fishing is leading to fisheries' collapse worldwide. Coastal pollution is causing not only oxygen-depleted "dead zones" where fish cannot survive, but beach closures and toxic algae blooms harmful to humans. Transfer of toxic contaminants through marine food chains has made it dangerous to consume many fish. Human activities are devastating ocean habitats. Half of the world's mangroves, a third of coral reefs, and 15 percent of sea grass already are lost. Atmospheric warming has changed ocean salinity levels, and some climatologists warn of potential future shifts in circulation patterns.

Woods-Sponsored Projects

• Center for Ocean Solutions
• Environmental Venture Projects
• Food Security & the Environment
• Pacific Salmon Workshop

Faculty with expertise related to 'Oceans & Estuaries'

Problem-Solving Areas

Related Programs and Projects

• Hopkins Marine Station
• Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy Program
• Environmental and Water Studies
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics Lab
• Sustainable Food Production in Yaqui Valley, Mexico
• Tuna Research & Conservation Center (with Monterey Bay Aquarium)