2026 Symposium

Event Details

Seafloor Science in Central California: Research Frontiers and Collaborative Opportunities

Inaugural Symposium
Dates: February 9–10, 2026 (1.5-day symposium)
Hosts: Stanford Graduate School of Business & Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
Series: Part of the Stanford Initiative on Business and Environmental Sustainability Research Conference Series

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Key Conference Takeaways

 

News & Highlights

MBARI researchers participate in seafloor science symposium hosted by Stanford University

Speaker at the 2026 Seafloor Symposium

A team of MBARI scientists and engineers shared their latest findings in seafloor science and mapping at a symposium organized by Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and Doerr School of Sustainability. The two-day event showcased cutting-edge research in seafloor processes and explored new pathways for collaboration.

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Conference Themes & Highlights

Group photo at poster session

The four main threads that organized the symposium.

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Opportunities

  • Collaborate:  Joint research initiatives and shared infrastructure across the regional institutions.
  • Shared resources:  Access to observing assets — the MARS cabled observatory, robotic fleets, survey programs, and datasets.
  • Students & early-career:  Research opportunities, fieldwork, and cross-institution mentoring.
  • Join the network:  How a new institution or group gets involved. (this could also be a button to sign up).