The School of Ocean Futures is an academic institution within Arizona State University’s College of Global Futures, which is dedicated to creating a sustainable, equitable and vibrant future for everyone. 


Our vision

The School of Ocean Futures will expand ASU’s research and teaching capacity by comprehensively addressing the role of the ocean in the Earth system and in future global change.


Research apparatus floating in dark blue water behind a boat deck
Ocean Currents

Our mission

The School of Ocean Futures will provide the academic home for studying and teaching about current and future states of the ocean, and help establish ASU as a global leader in research and learning about ocean systems and their future.