Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collection exhibit series: Oceans

In the 2025–2026 academic year, Branner Library’s exhibit series will explore Earth’s oceans’ complex biological and ecological systems that regulate climate and support life.

March’s exhibition explores how the physical properties of seawater, large-scale circulation systems, and dynamic air–sea exchanges regulate Earth’s climate system, redistribute heat and carbon across the globe, and inform pressing environmental and societal questions in an era of accelerating change.

The exhibition features print books, maps, and e-resources, providing a range of resources for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as specialists working in the field of ocean physics.

The exhibit is available for viewing Monday through Friday during regular library open hours. 
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A current Stanford ID is needed to enter the library, visitors must present a valid, physical government-issued photo ID to sign-in at the front desk.