Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Farewell to R/V Knorr

Over the last 44 years, R/V Knorr has sailed more than 1.3 million miles and has participated in some of the 20th century's greatest ocean discoveries, including the discovery of life at hydrothermal vents and locating the wreck of R.M.S Titanic. Knorr makes its final voyage this month. READ MORE

All Hands on 'Dock'!

Wednesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.

Welcome the ship and crew back to WHOI. Great views of the ship from the Waterfront Park on Water Street!

Underwater Robot Sheds New Light on Antarctic Sea Ice

Researchers now have the first detailed, 3-D maps of Antarctic sea ice.

Fukushima Radioactivity Detected Off West Coast

Traces of radioactivity found 100 miles west of Eureka, Calif.

Big Questions About Tiny Bacteria

Novel experiments probe how life thrives at the seafloor.

From Lab to Sea

A new course gives coastal oceanography students hands-on training in the field.

How Old is Earth's Water?
You'll Be Surprised

Tech Times

Humans and Robots Battle It Out in the Deep

Wired

Fukushima Radiation Nears Calif. Coast, Judged Harmless
Science

BP Spill Left Big Oily 'Bathtub Ring' on Seafloor
Sci-Tech Today

Today is #GivingTuesday

Your gift to WHOI will ensure a new generation of ocean researchers has the access to the sea they need to help us understand our changing ocean. Give to WHOI today and join the discovery!