Oceans Past Initiative
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Stay up to date with the latest from the Oceans Past community. In this section, we’ll share updates on upcoming conferences, recent research highlights, opportunities, calls for papers, and other relevant announcements.
2026 OPI Membership Is Now Live
Thank you for your continued support of OPI. We would like to remind you to renew your 2026 membership, which expires on 31 December each year. Why become an OPI member? OPI membership gives you...
Continuous mitochondrial diversity of Danube sturgeon species over millennia
New Study Reveals Continuous mitochondrial diversity of Danube sturgeon species over millenniaSturgeons, iconic, culturally significant, and ecologically vital fishes, have long shaped human...
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Mission
The ocean is central to life on Earth – it harbours immense biodiversity, regulates the climate, and provides essential services to human societies. Human activities are transforming the ocean at an uncertain pace and scale. Understanding the extent and diversity of these changes requires a historical perspective on human-ocean interactions throughout time.
Mission 1
Advance interdisciplinary research to uncover the history of marine ecosystems and human-ocean relationships.
Mission 2
Connecting researchers, traditional knowledge holders, practitioners, and policymakers.
Mission 3
Generate insights from the past to guide evidence-based actions for healthier oceans and sustainable societies.