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.

April’s exhibition examines how the Gulf Stream and broader Atlantic circulation serve as a powerful engine in the Earth’s climate system. Featured books, atlases, and maps examine the movement of heat, water, and energy across the Atlantic basin, highlighting patterns such as the North Atlantic Oscillation.

Curated resources include historical studies, observational datasets, and contemporary research that illuminate the Atlantic’s central role in Earth’s interconnected ocean–climate system.

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.