General Information About Climate & Oceans
Ocean Conveyor's 'Pump' Switches Back On
Jan. 9, 2009 - How will climate warming affect ocean circulation? The answer isn't so simple.
A Tale of Two Oceans, and the Monsoons
Dec. 5, 2008 - Tiny seafloor shells could reveal big clues to the forces that generate monsoons
The Ultimate Fluid Environment for Scientists
Oct. 7, 2008 - An audio slideshow celebrates the 50th year of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Program at WHOI
For Graduate Student, Research Is a Gas
Jul. 24, 2008 - Well, two gases actually, and both have key impacts on climate
DMS: The Climate Gas You've Never Heard Of
Jul. 17, 2008 - Made by tiny plants in the ocean, dimethylsulfide helps make clouds in the sky
Melting Ice Threatens Polar Bears' Survival
Jan. 23, 2008 - Decision to put bears on federal endangered species list is imminent
Will Ocean Iron Fertilization Work?
Jan. 7, 2008 - Getting carbon into the ocean is one thing. Keeping it there is another.
Follow the Carbon Trail
Mar. 2, 2007 - The movement and transformation of carbon in the ocean have large climate implications
Swimming in the Rain
Aug. 16, 2006 - Novel untethered vehicle catches 'marine snow' falling through the sea
A Journey to the Ocean's Twilight Zone
Aug. 16, 2006 - A conversation with marine biogeochemist Ken Buesseler
Transparent Salps May Play Conspicuous Ecological Role
Jun. 10, 2005
Climate Change
The Glacial Chronicles
Nov. 16, 2012 - A student documents life and research in Greenland
Are Jellyfish Populations Increasing?
Apr. 4, 2012 - ... and other WHOI research news
Science in Service to the Nation
Jul. 1, 2010 - A conversation with oceanographer Ray Schmitt
Should We Inject Carbon Dioxide into the Deep Ocean?
Dec. 22, 2009 - Study finds that some seafloor life may be harmed by high CO2 levels
Ocean Acidification: A Risky Shell Game
Dec. 4, 2009 - How will climate change affect the shells and skeletons of sea life?
Life in the Arctic ... After Climate Change
Nov. 24, 2009 - Audio slideshow: Exploring a delicately balanced polar ecosystem
Turning Carbon Dioxide Gas into Rock
Oct. 22, 2009 - Audio Slideshow: An MIT/WHOI student examines a fascinating natural process in Oman
Are Emperor Penguins Marching to Extinction?
Sep. 2, 2009 - ... and other recent research findings by WHOI scientists
Jason Meets the Carnivorous Sea Squirt
Apr. 3, 2009 - Expedition to the Tasman Fracture finds unknown species
Getting to the Bottom of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Mar. 4, 2009 - Scientists discover a surprising plumbing system for glaciers
Will Climate Change Affect the Greenland Ice Sheet?
Mar. 4, 2009 - Glacial expeditions uncover a trigger that speeds the flow of ice to the sea
Hurricane Hunter
Feb. 13, 2009 - Graduate student uncovers long-buried record of past storms
DMS: The Climate Gas You've Never Heard Of
Jul. 17, 2008 - Made by tiny plants in the ocean, dimethylsulfide helps make clouds in the sky
Crack! A Lake Atop Greenland Disappears
Jul. 7, 2008 - Water penetrates thick ice, lubricating the base of glaciers
Will Climate Change Disrupt the Arctic Ecosystem?
Jun. 20, 2008 - WHOI biologist led ambitious expedition to the Bering Sea aboard the icebreaker Healy
To Fertilize, or Not to Fertilize
Feb. 6, 2008
Melting Ice Threatens Polar Bears' Survival
Jan. 23, 2008 - Decision to put bears on federal endangered species list is imminent
Proposals Emerge to Transfer Excess Carbon into the Ocean
Jan. 11, 2008 - Increasing urgency about climate change has spurred schemes that may seem radical
Dumping Iron and Trading Carbon
Jan. 10, 2008 - Profits, pollution, and politics all will play roles in ocean iron fertilization
Lessons from Nature, Models, and the Past
Jan. 9, 2008 - Other lines of evidence inform the debate on ocean iron fertilization
What Are the Possible Side Effects?
Jan. 8, 2008 - The uncertainties and unintended consequences of manipulating ecosystems
Will Ocean Iron Fertilization Work?
Jan. 7, 2008 - Getting carbon into the ocean is one thing. Keeping it there is another.
Fertilizing the Ocean with Iron
Nov. 13, 2007 - Should we add iron to the sea to help reduce greenhouse gases in the air?
Growing Marine Plants Need Their Vitamins
Jun. 7, 2007 - Vitamin B12 has impacts on the ocean food web and Earth's climate
Cell-sized Thermometers
Apr. 5, 2007 - Can the shells of microscopic organisms be used to measure past deep-ocean temperatures?
Dead Corals Do Tell Tales
Mar. 9, 2007 - Growing a little each day, coral skeletons keep a daily archive of past ocean temperatures
Sunspots, Sea Changes, and Climate Shifts
Jan. 5, 2007 - Does solar activity or ocean circulation—or both—drive changes in the atmosphere?
Lakes and Climates Have Their Ups and Downs
Dec. 7, 2006 - A history of water table changes reveals climate shifts and the potential for future drought
How Long Can the Ocean Slow Global Warming?
Nov. 29, 2006 - How much excess carbon dioxide can the ocean hold and how will it affect marine life?
Transparent Animal May Play Overlooked Role in the Ocean
Jun. 30, 2006 - Swarming by the billions, gelatinous salps transport tons of carbon to the depths
Abandoned Walrus Calves Reported in the Arctic
Jun. 5, 2006 - Melting sea ice may be forcing mothers to strand their pups in deep water
The Flywheel of the Arctic Climate Engine
Jan. 25, 2006 - Remote Beaufort Gyre expeditions reveal clues to climate change
Tracking an Ocean of Ice Atop Greenland
Dec. 15, 2005 - A conversation with geologist Sarah Das
From Ancient Roman Omens, New Data on Solar Activity
Jun. 24, 2005 - A modern analysis of historical texts sheds new light on the seasons of the sun
The Great Flood of New York
Jun. 10, 2005
Rising Sea Levels and Moving Shorelines
Nov. 16, 2004 - New tools and techniques show promise for better predictions and decisions about coastline change
Shifting Continents and Climates
Feb. 23, 2004
Moving Earth and Heaven
Feb. 23, 2004 - Colliding continents, the rise of the Himalayas, and the birth of the monsoons
Computer Modelers Stimulate Real and Potential Climate, Work Toward Prediction
Dec. 1, 1996 - Combining Equations and Data Pushes Computers' Limits
Climate & Ocean Instruments & Monitoring Systems
Another Piece in the Arctic Puzzle
May. 13, 2011 - Latest Ice-Tethered Profiler installed to monitor polar conditions
Exploring the Arctic in the Midst of Change
Jan. 19, 2011 - The polar region's distinctive feature also makes it hard to study: ice
The Airplane That Studied the Ocean
Jul. 8, 2009 - Former oceanographic 'flyguy' reunites with his old plane
'Green' Energy Powers Undersea Glider
Sep. 25, 2008 - Thermal glider uses heat from the ocean to fly through the deep blue
Ocean Observatories Initiative Poised to Launch
Apr. 15, 2008 - WHOI wins grant to lead national effort
New System to Take Long Seafloor Cores Is Ready to Go
Feb. 29, 2008 - Tested at sea, the 'Long Corer' restores U.S. capacity to extract cores up to 45 meters (150 feet) long.
Proposals Emerge to Transfer Excess Carbon into the Ocean
Jan. 11, 2008 - Increasing urgency about climate change has spurred schemes that may seem radical
Going for the GUSTO (Mooring)
Dec. 7, 2007 - WHOI engineers and the Oceanus crew rescue a wounded buoy
OceanInsights for the Blind
Nov. 30, 2007 - WHOI scientist creates a bond with visually impaired students
Submerged Autonomous Launch Platforms
Nov. 30, 2007 - "Intelligent" device decides when the time is right to send off data-gathering floats
Will the Ocean Circulation Be Unbroken?
Oct. 31, 2007 - Line W moorings monitor an intersection where key climate-influencing currents converge
A New Way to Monitor Changes in the Arctic
Oct. 25, 2007 - Ice-Tethered Profilers go with the floe, relaying daily data from the ice-covered ocean
A Warm Eddy Swirling in the Cold Labrador Sea
Sep. 24, 2007 - A conversation with WHOI physical oceanographer Amy Bower
Summer Under Arctic Ice
Jul. 19, 2007 - A conversation with WHOI geophysicist Rob Reves-Sohn
The Deepest Divers
Jul. 3, 2007 - D-tags give scientists in-depth records of whales in the depths
The Lo-o-o-ng Core
Apr. 20, 2007 - The deeper you can sample the seafloor, the further back in time you can go
Cell-sized Thermometers
Apr. 5, 2007 - Can the shells of microscopic organisms be used to measure past deep-ocean temperatures?
Measuring Raindrops in the Ocean
Mar. 30, 2007 - A quest to engineer sensitive but tough meteorological instruments for buoys at sea
Reaching Up Into Perilous, Icy Waters
Jan. 31, 2007 - The 'Arctic Winch' sends sensors toward the underside of sea ice—and back again
A Mooring Built to Survive the Irminger Sea
Jan. 26, 2007 - It takes a tough buoy to stand tall when tip jets howl off the Greenland ice cap
Under-ice Floats Offer a ‘Breakthrough’
Jan. 27, 2006 - New instrument proves its mettle in an icy ocean
The Flywheel of the Arctic Climate Engine
Jan. 25, 2006 - Remote Beaufort Gyre expeditions reveal clues to climate change
Flying Blind in the Ice Factory
Jan. 24, 2006 - Scientists test innovative technology to navigate vehicles under Arctic ice
Where Currents Collide
Aug. 26, 2005 - Nineteen days at sea in the 'graveyard of the Atlantic'
Oceanographic Telecommuting
Jun. 21, 2005 - 'Virtual' chief scientist directs a research cruise without leaving land
A Glide Across the Gulf Stream
Mar. 24, 2005 - The remote-controlled Spray glider takes historic steps toward a new era of ocean exploration
Ocean & Atmosphere
Calculating Evaporation from the Ocean
Oct. 12, 2012 - Scientists strive to unravel a mix of dynamic factors
Bacterial 'Conversations' Have Impact on Climate
Mar. 5, 2010 - 'Quorum sensing' helps control how carbon moves in the sea
Into the Wild Irminger Sea
Feb. 4, 2010 - WHOI ship, scientists, and crew probe strategic oceanic gateway
Hurricane Hunter
Feb. 13, 2009 - Graduate student uncovers long-buried record of past storms
A Tale of Two Oceans, and the Monsoons
Dec. 5, 2008 - Tiny seafloor shells could reveal big clues to the forces that generate monsoons
The Ultimate Fluid Environment for Scientists
Oct. 7, 2008 - An audio slideshow celebrates the 50th year of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Program at WHOI
For Graduate Student, Research Is a Gas
Jul. 24, 2008 - Well, two gases actually, and both have key impacts on climate
DMS: The Climate Gas You've Never Heard Of
Jul. 17, 2008 - Made by tiny plants in the ocean, dimethylsulfide helps make clouds in the sky
Knorr Skirts Ice to Search for 'Arctic Haze'
Jun. 11, 2008 - WHOI research ship helps track pollutants and their impacts near the Pole
To Fertilize, or Not to Fertilize
Feb. 6, 2008
Proposals Emerge to Transfer Excess Carbon into the Ocean
Jan. 11, 2008 - Increasing urgency about climate change has spurred schemes that may seem radical
Dumping Iron and Trading Carbon
Jan. 10, 2008 - Profits, pollution, and politics all will play roles in ocean iron fertilization
Lessons from Nature, Models, and the Past
Jan. 9, 2008 - Other lines of evidence inform the debate on ocean iron fertilization
What Are the Possible Side Effects?
Jan. 8, 2008 - The uncertainties and unintended consequences of manipulating ecosystems
Will Ocean Iron Fertilization Work?
Jan. 7, 2008 - Getting carbon into the ocean is one thing. Keeping it there is another.
Fertilizing the Ocean with Iron
Nov. 13, 2007 - Should we add iron to the sea to help reduce greenhouse gases in the air?
Scientists Unearth Long Record of Past Hurricanes
Jun. 13, 2007 - Digging down in a Caribbean lagoon, researchers go back in time
Measuring Raindrops in the Ocean
Mar. 30, 2007 - A quest to engineer sensitive but tough meteorological instruments for buoys at sea
A Mooring Built to Survive the Irminger Sea
Jan. 26, 2007 - It takes a tough buoy to stand tall when tip jets howl off the Greenland ice cap
How Long Can the Ocean Slow Global Warming?
Nov. 29, 2006 - How much excess carbon dioxide can the ocean hold and how will it affect marine life?
The Hunt for 18° Water
Apr. 5, 2006 - Oceanographers examine “mode waters” that save the signals of past winters
Earth Can't Soak Up Excess Fossil Fuel Emissions Indefinitely
Oct. 5, 2005 - By the end of the century, the land and ocean may reach their capacity to absorb greenhouse gas from the atmosphere
The Improbable Voyage of Al Woodcock
Sep. 8, 2005 - Through keen observation, a high school dropout became a highly respected scientist
The New Wave of Coastal Ocean Observing
Jan. 6, 2005 - Shore stations and seafloor nodes provide connections for long-term studies of coastal processes
Which Way Will the Wind Blow?
Apr. 12, 2004 - Marine scientists have a key role to play in the debate over wind farms in the coastal ocean
Ocean Circulation & Climate
Where Ocean and Ice Meet
Apr. 28, 2011 - An audio slideshow on working in Greenland's glacial fjords
Exploring the Arctic in the Midst of Change
Jan. 19, 2011 - The polar region's distinctive feature also makes it hard to study: ice
A Glacier's Pace
May. 28, 2010 - Are ocean currents hastening the retreat of Greenland's glaciers?
Mysteries at High Latitudes
Mar. 25, 2010 - A WHOI graduate student explores tip jets and deep convection
Into the Wild Irminger Sea
Feb. 4, 2010 - WHOI ship, scientists, and crew probe strategic oceanic gateway
Floats Reveal Unknown Ocean Pathways
Oct. 9, 2009 - The North Atlantic's circulation is more complex than previously thought
Ocean Conveyor's 'Pump' Switches Back On
Jan. 9, 2009 - How will climate warming affect ocean circulation? The answer isn't so simple.
What Makes the Great Ocean Currents Flow?
Dec. 23, 2008 - Audio slideshow: A graduate student explores the Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio
A Tale of Two Oceans, and the Monsoons
Dec. 5, 2008 - Tiny seafloor shells could reveal big clues to the forces that generate monsoons
The Ultimate Fluid Environment for Scientists
Oct. 7, 2008 - An audio slideshow celebrates the 50th year of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Program at WHOI
Corralling the Wild and Wooly Southern Ocean
Sep. 11, 2008 - Graduate student creates supercomputer model to tame a vast, remote ocean
Knorr Shoots the Moon (Pool) to Drill for Coral
Mar. 13, 2008 - Coral cores offer an unprecedented record of the rise and fall of Earth's sea level
OceanInsights for the Blind
Nov. 30, 2007 - WHOI scientist creates a bond with visually impaired students
Submerged Autonomous Launch Platforms
Nov. 30, 2007 - "Intelligent" device decides when the time is right to send off data-gathering floats
Will the Ocean Circulation Be Unbroken?
Oct. 31, 2007 - Line W moorings monitor an intersection where key climate-influencing currents converge
A New Way to Monitor Changes in the Arctic
Oct. 25, 2007 - Ice-Tethered Profilers go with the floe, relaying daily data from the ice-covered ocean
A Warm Eddy Swirling in the Cold Labrador Sea
Sep. 24, 2007 - A conversation with WHOI physical oceanographer Amy Bower
Interrogating the 'Great Ocean Conveyor'
Sep. 6, 2007 - Is the Atlantic's circulation slowing down? Moorings in rough waters monitor the ocean's pulse.
Deep Ocean Waters Don't Run Still
May. 4, 2007 - Can “sticky” isotopes help us measure how water flows deep in the ocean?
Cell-sized Thermometers
Apr. 5, 2007 - Can the shells of microscopic organisms be used to measure past deep-ocean temperatures?
Letter from Kangiqsujuaq
Mar. 27, 2007 - A mooring in the remote Hudson Strait offers a finger on the pulse of unfolding Arctic change
Reaching Up Into Perilous, Icy Waters
Jan. 31, 2007 - The 'Arctic Winch' sends sensors toward the underside of sea ice—and back again
A Mooring Built to Survive the Irminger Sea
Jan. 26, 2007 - It takes a tough buoy to stand tall when tip jets howl off the Greenland ice cap
Sunspots, Sea Changes, and Climate Shifts
Jan. 5, 2007 - Does solar activity or ocean circulation—or both—drive changes in the atmosphere?
Ocean Circulation and a Clam Far From Home
Nov. 21, 2006 - Radiocarbon in deep-sea sediments reveals shifts in ocean circulation and climate
The Once and Future Circulation of the Ocean
Nov. 16, 2006 - Clues in seafloor sediments link ocean shifts and climate changes
What Other Tales Can Coral Skeletons Tell?
Oct. 27, 2006 - Scientists strive to get into the genes of fossil corals to extract their evolutionary history
The Coral-Climate Connection
Oct. 20, 2006 - The skeletons of corals on the seafloor preserve records of how ocean circulation has changed
The Hunt for 18° Water
Apr. 5, 2006 - Oceanographers examine “mode waters” that save the signals of past winters
A Sentry at the Atlantic Gateway
Jan. 26, 2006 - Experimental mooring monitors water flow through Hudson Strait
The Flywheel of the Arctic Climate Engine
Jan. 25, 2006 - Remote Beaufort Gyre expeditions reveal clues to climate change
Flying Blind in the Ice Factory
Jan. 24, 2006 - Scientists test innovative technology to navigate vehicles under Arctic ice
Is Global Warming Changing the Arctic?
Jan. 23, 2006 - And will polar changes trigger climate shifts beyond the Arctic?
Fresher Ocean, Cooler Climate
Sep. 14, 2005 - A less-salty North Atlantic Ocean could cool northern winters
A Glide Across the Gulf Stream
Mar. 24, 2005 - The remote-controlled Spray glider takes historic steps toward a new era of ocean exploration
How the Isthmus of Panama Put Ice in the Arctic
Mar. 22, 2004 - Drifting continents open and close gateways between oceans and shift Earth's climate
Shifting Continents and Climates
Feb. 23, 2004
The Bermuda Station S—A Long-Running Oceanographic Show
Dec. 1, 1996 - Deeper Waters Show Warming Trend
Weather
Hurricane Hunter
Feb. 13, 2009 - Graduate student uncovers long-buried record of past storms
A Tale of Two Oceans, and the Monsoons
Dec. 5, 2008 - Tiny seafloor shells could reveal big clues to the forces that generate monsoons
Measuring Raindrops in the Ocean
Mar. 30, 2007 - A quest to engineer sensitive but tough meteorological instruments for buoys at sea
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