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.
RECENT NEWS
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As we celebrate 60 years of #Alvin, we`re not only honoring the science this deep sea, human-occupied #submersible has made possible. We`re looking forward to the #discoveries and #exploration that are yet to come. #Alvin60
📲 Check out our Top 7 #bucketlist at the 🔗 in bio!
Jun 1
🪸WHOI researchers are celebrating #worldreefawarenessday with field tests in #coral reefs near #Maui!
In partnership with @mauioceancenter, @noaasanctuaries #humpbackwhale National Marine Sanctuary, @nature_org and Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources, the team is seeing if Pacific coral larvae respond to the sounds of a healthy reef, as they have in the US Virgin Islands. Baby corals use #sound and other cues to find suitable places to settle and grow. If successful, this acoustic enrichment experiment from @aran_marinebiologist and @amyapprill labs could help restore threatened reef ecosystems in #Hawaii and beyond. #reefsolutions #givereefsachance
📸from left, WHOI engineer Ben Weiss @knowyourfoodbw with WHOI scientists @nadege_aoki, Amy Apprill, and Trevor Milliken join Maui Ocean Center’s Matt and John Gorman for a pre-dive selfie. Credit: C. Keller
Jun 1
What does #Alvin have to do with #Wheaties?!
Find out what the human-occupied, deep-diving #submersible has in common with the #BreakfastOfChampions in a story from #WHOI`s Oceanus magazine (link in bio)!
📸 courtesy of @generalmills
May 31
⁉️🤖🧭 Did you know that today is National #AutonomousVehicle Day? Don`t worry, we`re here to help!
📲 Navigate over to the 🔗 in our profile to find out what ocean #robots are– and how they can help us explore, predict and manage the impacts of global change on our blue planet!
Artist rendering of AUV Nereid Under Ice (NUI) by Casey Machado ©️ #WHOI
May 31
🤔 How did the deepest-diving, human-occupied submersible in the United States get a name like #Alvin? Is it an acronym? An inside joke? An obsession with chipmunks?
📲 Swipe to solve the mystery once and for all! We invite you to find out more amazing #HOVAlvin facts at our 60th anniversary website (link in bio)!
May 31
📆 Making plans for the weekend or later in the summer?
Be sure to include a stop at our Ocean Science Discovery Center in Woods Hole! Our director of community engagement, Colin Reed, talked to @wpri12 about the museum`s family-friendly activities and interactive displays– and gave a preview of events we`re planning to mark the 60th birthday of our beloved submersible, #Alvin!
📲 Head to the link in bio to watch and plan your trip!
May 30
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