Oceans@Duke is a multidisciplinary community of Duke’s scholars working on challenges to sustainable use of the oceans. Across the Nicholas School of the Environment, to the Fuqua Business School, to Duke Law School, to Sanford School of Public Policy, to the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke brings expertise to oceans in science, policy and business. This community of scholars aims to help train the next generation of ocean sustainability leaders, foster interdisciplinary thinking for more sustainable ocean use, and connect Duke’s scholarship to society.
The Oceans@Duke community of practice welcomes a variety of perspectives to enrich the oceans conversation, which is inherently global and touches so many lives.
Oceans Week
Duke Oceans Week brings together students, faculty, alumni, and partners to advance ocean sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.
The ocean sustains life on Earth, yet its vital systems are increasingly under threat. From plastic pollution to overexploitation and climate-driven loss, our ocean faces profound challenges. Still, it holds the key to regenerative solutions that can restore ecosystems and sustain human prosperity.
Oceans Week at Duke is an annual university-wide celebration hosted by Oceans@Duke, connecting research, policy, business, innovation, and community to inspire collaborative action for a thriving ocean future.
Register now! Taking place March 23 – 27, 2026, and join our mailing list to hear about program information and registration.
