Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world's premier independent organization dedicated exclusively to ocean research, technology, and education. We combine state-of-the-art science, engineering, and ship operations to unravel the mysteries of the deep and devise science-based solutions to planet-wide problems.
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Hope in fossilized fish bits
Abundant life in hotter ancient seas gives one paleontologist optimism for the future
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🌀🌊🌀On this day in 1938, the #GreatNewEnglandHurricane finally ended its trail of destruction along the US East Coast. Seen here, waves batter the sea wall near the @noaafisheriesnewenglandmidatl building in #WoodsHole, MA– which was rebuilt after it was destroyed by another hurricane, 16 years later.
📲 Find out what #hurricanes are made of–and what past storms tell us about our future climate– at the 🔗in our profile!
📸 © #WHOI
Sep 22
🌊 Hey ocean lovers! 🔬 During #ClimateWeekNYC (September 22-29), become a #WHOI member with a gift of $60 or more and you’ll receive our exclusive #PsychedelicJellyfish T-shirt celebrating motion in the ocean! 👕
🤩And here`s the best part: your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $50,000, thanks to the generosity of a long-time WHOI supporter!
Our members directly fuel groundbreaking ocean research, giving hope to future generations. Join us in doing good for the planet–and looking groovy while doing it! 🌀
📲 Become a WHOI member at the 🔗 in our profile!
Sep 22
Join us TOMORROW for a fun + fascinating Ocean + Climate Outreach Series event, presented by @yawkeyfdns at @bostonchildrensmuseum!
Discover how a diverse and bizarre array of life thrives in the darkness of the #oceantwilightzone from a real-life #oceanographer while enjoying fun hands-on #activities!
🎟️ Admission is free with promo code TZONE92224. Details at the 🔗 in bio!
Sep 21
Have you seen our @rv.tlantis #TShirt, inspired by one of the world’s most advanced #researchvessels? 🛳️
This world-class ship boasts 6 state-of-the-art science labs and the ability to deploy our submersible #Alvin and other vehicles for deep-sea exploration. This stylish tee is perfect for anyone who loves the ocean and wants to support cutting-edge marine science. 🌍🔬
Snag yours before they sail away!
Sep 21
🤔When it comes to the climate, how do scientists know if impacts are caused by humans or natural forces, like volcanic activity or changes in El Niño/La Niña weather patterns?
#WHOI distinguished scholar Ben Santer explains how he uses climate #fingerprinting to untangle what`s driving planetary change.
📲 Learn more about #climateattribution from Oceanus magazine (🔗 in bio)!
📸 courtesy of @livermore_lab, composite by @the_hentzoriginal
#ClimateWeekNYC
Sep 20
🚢In one of cinema`s most iconic love stories, this railing on the bow of the #Titanic was immortalized by Jack and Rose. Unfortunately, the railing has not withstood its 100+ years on the seafloor.
Ever since #WHOI and @ifremer_officiel researchers located the ship’s final resting site in 1985, scientists and explorers (and unfortunately, scavengers) have documented the wreck`s deterioration.
📲Find out what we`ve learned about Titanic since then–and see more images from WHOI + @natgeo photographer Emory Kristof– at the 🔗 in our profile!
📸 Emory Kristof/NatGeo Collection
Sep 20
OUR WORK
WHOI is at the forefront of groundbreaking science and technology development, unlocking the mysteries of our ocean, its connections to life on Earth, and solutions it may hold to some of our most pressing environmental challenges.
Our scientists and engineers lead more than 800 concurrent projects, tackling some of the most challenging and important problems of our time, from climate change and ocean pollution to sustainable food and energy production.
We operate a fleet of research vessels and vehicles, including two large ships (R/V Neil Armstrong and R/V Atlantis), a smaller coastal research vessel, the iconic human-occupied submersible Alvin, and dozens of other underwater robots.
Through our higher education programs, including the prestigious MIT-WHOI Joint Program, we train new generations of ocean scientists, engineers, and leaders-providing access to cutting edge facilities and unparalleled access to the sea.
WHOI plays a leading role in ocean communications, sharing our insights and knowledge about the ocean to the general public, policymakers, educators, and more, so we can make wise decisions about our ocean, our planet, and our future.
FEATURED PROJECTS
We have over 1,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff working around the globe and cutting edge laboratories to push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean.
Ocean and Climate Innovation Accelerator
Bringing together industry, academia, and philanthropy to develop and accelerate new climate change solutions.
Ocean Twilight Zone
Exploring the globe-spanning region beneath the sunlit upper ocean where life thrives
Ocean Worlds
Discovering the links between life in our ocean and the search for life beyond Earth
Marine Microplastics Initiative
Investigating the fate of microplastics and their impacts on marine life and human health
Super Reefs
Searching for corals around the world to help ensure a future for reefs in a warming ocean
Ocean Observatories Initiative
The NSF-funded program measures physical, chemical, geological and biological properties from the seafloor to the air-sea interface.
HADEX
Research and exploration of the deepest parts of the ocean, Earth’s final frontier
Reef Solutions
Working to protect corals and reverse the global decline of reef ecosystems