General Information About Coastal Science
River Quest
Nov. 9, 2012 - Scientists sample the world's rivers to assess the planet's health
Underneath and Overlooked: Groundwater
Aug. 10, 2012 - A conversation with WHOI marine chemist Matt Charette
A Torrent of Crabs Running to the Sea
Jul. 16, 2010 - A student uncovers the natural history of a little-known species
Sea Life Is Accumulating Pathogens
Aug. 21, 2008 - A wide range of marine animals also contains microbes that are resistant to antibiotics
The Coastal Ocean Institute
Feb. 1, 2005 - At the coast—where air, sea, land, and people meet
Natural Hazards
To Catch a Hurricane
Mar. 15, 2012 - Makeshift devices collect sand transported by storm
Lessons from the 2011 Japan Quake
Mar. 9, 2012 - What have scientists learned about its cause and consequences?
How to Survive a Tsunami
Apr. 9, 2010 - New Web site offers advice to coastal residents and visitors
In Praise of Postdoctoral Scientists
Sep. 23, 2009 - Sept. 24 is declared the first annual 'National Postdoc Appreciation Day'
Noah's Not-so-big Flood
Aug. 14, 2009 - New evidence rebuts controversial theory of Black Sea deluge
While Oil Gently Seeps from the Seafloor
May. 14, 2009 - Oil naturally leaking into the ocean offers a 'laboratory' to study accidential spills
Hurricane Hunter
Feb. 13, 2009 - Graduate student uncovers long-buried record of past storms
Are Sea Squirts Crowding Out Scallops?
Oct. 3, 2008 - Invasive species is found on key shellfish habitat: eelgrass
Researchers Successfully Forecast 2008 Red Tide
Aug. 8, 2008 - New tool provides early warning of harmful algal bloom along New England coast
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Scientists Unearth Long Record of Past Hurricanes
Jun. 13, 2007 - Digging down in a Caribbean lagoon, researchers go back in time
The Oceans Are Filled with Microbes. Some Are Nasty
Sep. 13, 2006 - What environmental conditions foster outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria?
Building a Computer Model to Forecast Red Tides
May. 31, 2006 - A variety of variables goes into the mathematical mix that simulates harmful algal blooms
To Catch an Erupting Volcano
May. 25, 2006 - Rapid mobilization team springs into action
A 'Book' of Ancient Sumatran Tsunamis
May. 15, 2006 - Historic Chinese cruise brings back clues to old earthquakes and new vent sites
Worlds Apart, But United by the Oceans
May. 15, 2006 - A conversation with geophysicist Jian Lin
Building a Tsunami Warning Network
Mar. 29, 2005 - Preparing for the next big wave is only partly about science
Oil in Our Coastal Back Yard
Oct. 13, 2004 - Spills on WHOI's shores set the stage for advances in mitigating and remediating oil spills
Harmful Algae and Red Tides
Brown Tides and Redfielders
Jun. 25, 2012 - Scientists probe the inner workings of harmful algae
Scientists Use "ESP" to Track Harmful Algae
Nov. 19, 2010 - New Environmental Sample Processor could transform ocean monitoring
In Praise of Postdoctoral Scientists
Sep. 23, 2009 - Sept. 24 is declared the first annual 'National Postdoc Appreciation Day'
Researchers Successfully Forecast 2008 Red Tide
Aug. 8, 2008 - New tool provides early warning of harmful algal bloom along New England coast
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Pilot Study Examines Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Sep. 21, 2007 - WHOI Tropical Research Initiative funds investigation of toxic algae
Building a Computer Model to Forecast Red Tides
May. 31, 2006 - A variety of variables goes into the mathematical mix that simulates harmful algal blooms
Red Tide—Gone for Now, But Back Next Year?
Jul. 15, 2005 - WHOI researchers extend investigations of the Alexandrium bloom of 2005 and look for signs of future trouble
Seeing Red in New England Waters
Jun. 1, 2005 - WHOI researchers detect a massive bloom of algae before it hits the coast
Risks and Remedies from the Sea
May. 26, 2005 - Scientists team up to study the ocean's effect on health
A Fatal Attraction for Harmful Algae
Jan. 14, 2005 - Clay sticks to algae and sinks, offering a potential solution to an expensive and deadly problem
Red Tides and Dead Zones
Dec. 22, 2004 - The coastal ocean is suffering from overload of nutrients
The Growing Problem of Harmful Algae
Nov. 12, 2004 - Tiny plants pose potent threat to those who live in and eat from the sea
The Moving Shoreline
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
The Once and Future Danube River Delta
Jul. 11, 2005 - Past changes in World Heritage site offer lessons for proposed river projects
The Great Flood of New York
Jun. 10, 2005 -
Where Are Mines Hiding on the Seafloor?
Jan. 25, 2005 - New research reveals how waves, currents, and swirling sands can bury mines
For the Navy, the Coast Isn't Clear
Jan. 25, 2005 - Oceanographers mobilize to help the Navy operate effectively in complex, shallow waters
Rising Sea Levels and Moving Shorelines
Nov. 16, 2004 - New tools and techniques show promise for better predictions and decisions about coastline change
Shaping the Beach, One Wave at a Time
Oct. 4, 2004 - New research is deciphering how currents, waves, and sands change our shorelines
Coastal Pollution
Underneath and Overlooked: Groundwater
Aug. 10, 2012 - A conversation with WHOI marine chemist Matt Charette
Voyage to the Remote Phoenix Islands
Oct. 16, 2009 - Eight atolls in the Pacific represent the world's largest marine protected area
The Hunt for Microbial 'Trojan Horses'
Oct. 2, 2009 - Should we beware of protists bearing pathogens?
Turning a Toy into a Scientific Tool
Jul. 15, 2009 - Engineer exploits model airplane hobby to invent flying research camera
While Oil Gently Seeps from the Seafloor
May. 14, 2009 - Oil naturally leaking into the ocean offers a 'laboratory' to study accidential spills
A Deep-sea Chemical-Sniffing Bloodhound
Dec. 30, 2008 - WHOI engineer develops a small, tough mass spectrometer to work in the ocean
Tracking Nitrogen's Elusive Trail in the Ocean
Dec. 12, 2008 - The 'isotope effect' offers a new way to follow where nitrogen goes
Another Greenhouse Gas to Watch: Nitrous Oxide
Dec. 12, 2008 - Where are steadily rising levels of the gas coming from?
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
Nov. 19, 2008 - A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops
How Does Nature Deal with Persistent Pollutants?
Oct. 22, 2008 - Graduate student explores biomagnification of chemicals up the food chain
Testing the Waters and Closing Beaches
Sep. 3, 2008 - Researchers seek faster, better ways to detect harmful bacteria
Sea Life Is Accumulating Pathogens
Aug. 21, 2008 - A wide range of marine animals also contains microbes that are resistant to antibiotics
Popular Way to Assess Oil Spills Can Be Misused
May. 28, 2008 - WHOI chemist issues warning before 'pom-pom' method becomes standard practice
The Oceans Feel Impacts from Acid Rain
Apr. 15, 2008 - Chemicals from power plants and farming especially affect coastal waters
Protecting Public Health by Preventing Pollution
Apr. 3, 2008 - A graduate student seeks ways to curtail contaminants in the environment
Scientists Investigate Mysterious Duck Die-offs
Feb. 7, 2008 - Droves of eider ducks have died in five mass mortalities since 2006 on Cape Cod
Are Pollutants Disrupting Marine Ecosystems?
Oct. 18, 2007 - A WHOI researcher stands up for the spineless invertebrates in coastal waters
New Regulations Proposed for Offshore Fish Farms
May. 25, 2007 - WHOI-led task force recommended tough environmental standards
Still Toxic After All These Years
Apr. 23, 2007 - Does oil spilled in 1969 still have impacts on wildlife? Ask a fiddler crab.
The Oceans Are Filled with Microbes. Some Are Nasty
Sep. 13, 2006 - What environmental conditions foster outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria?
Legions of Legionella Bacteria
Sep. 7, 2006 - Scientists find a surprising number of microbes in the sea
Big Trouble from Little Squirts
Apr. 7, 2005 - WHOI scientist investigates a troublesome invasive species
Mistaken Identity
Feb. 10, 2005 - Two bromine compounds found in whale blubber are natural products, not industrial pollutants
A Fatal Attraction for Harmful Algae
Jan. 14, 2005 - Clay sticks to algae and sinks, offering a potential solution to an expensive and deadly problem
Water Flowing Underground
Dec. 10, 2004 - New techniques reveal the importance of groundwater seeping into the sea
The Growing Problem of Harmful Algae
Nov. 12, 2004 - Tiny plants pose potent threat to those who live in and eat from the sea
Oil in Our Coastal Back Yard
Oct. 13, 2004 - Spills on WHOI's shores set the stage for advances in mitigating and remediating oil spills
Down on the Farm...Raising Fish
Sep. 21, 2004 - Aquaculture offers a sustainable source of seafood, but raises its own set of problems
Mixing Oil and Water
Jun. 23, 2004 - Tracking the sources and impacts of oil pollution in the marine environment
Fisheries and Coastal Resources
Voyage to the Remote Phoenix Islands
Oct. 16, 2009 - Eight atolls in the Pacific represent the world's largest marine protected area
Farming Shellfish in Zanzibar
Jul. 31, 2009 - Aquaculture project aims to produce food and reduce poverty
Buoys Help Avert Whale-Ship Collisions
Jul. 22, 2009 - Specially engineered mooring system detects whales and warns ships
Turning a Toy into a Scientific Tool
Jul. 15, 2009 - Engineer exploits model airplane hobby to invent flying research camera
A Deep-sea Chemical-Sniffing Bloodhound
Dec. 30, 2008 - WHOI engineer develops a small, tough mass spectrometer to work in the ocean
Tracking Nitrogen's Elusive Trail in the Ocean
Dec. 12, 2008 - The 'isotope effect' offers a new way to follow where nitrogen goes
Another Greenhouse Gas to Watch: Nitrous Oxide
Dec. 12, 2008 - Where are steadily rising levels of the gas coming from?
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
Nov. 19, 2008 - A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops
How Does Nature Deal with Persistent Pollutants?
Oct. 22, 2008 - Graduate student explores biomagnification of chemicals up the food chain
One Man's Swamp Is a Fish's Nursery
Oct. 15, 2008 - Grad student examines otoliths (fish ear bones) to protect critical areas for juvenile coral reef fish
Are Sea Squirts Crowding Out Scallops?
Oct. 3, 2008 - Invasive species is found on key shellfish habitat: eelgrass
Sea Life Is Accumulating Pathogens
Aug. 21, 2008 - A wide range of marine animals also contains microbes that are resistant to antibiotics
Researchers Successfully Forecast 2008 Red Tide
Aug. 8, 2008 - New tool provides early warning of harmful algal bloom along New England coast
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Will Climate Change Disrupt the Arctic Ecosystem?
Jun. 20, 2008 - WHOI biologist led ambitious expedition to the Bering Sea aboard the icebreaker Healy
Stranded Marine Mammals Stir Tough Decisions
Dec. 20, 2007 - Experts propose guidelines for when to rehabilitate, release, and euthanize
A Mysterious Disease Afflicts Lobster Shells
Oct. 18, 2007 - Something's rotten in the state of New England's favorite crustacean
New Regulations Proposed for Offshore Fish Farms
May. 25, 2007 - WHOI-led task force recommended tough environmental standards
Listening for Telltale Echoes from Fish
Sep. 27, 2006 - Sound waves resonating off swim bladders offer a new way to count fish
New 'Eyes' Size Up Scallop Populations
Aug. 30, 2006 - The HabCam undersea camera system can help assess seafloor fish stocks
Gone Fish Assessing
Aug. 10, 2006 - Undersea robot swims over rocky road where trawls dare not go
Building a Computer Model to Forecast Red Tides
May. 31, 2006 - A variety of variables goes into the mathematical mix that simulates harmful algal blooms
New Sonar Method Offers Window into Squid Nurseries
Mar. 15, 2006 - Technique provides a way to monitor the health of squid fisheries
A Mysterious Disease Is Infecting Northeast Clam Beds
Oct. 17, 2005 - ...But a new technique is revealing the secrets of QPX ('Quahog Parasite Unknown')
Finding Nemo...and Other Endangered Fish
Oct. 11, 2005 - A new method to tag and track fish will help protect threatened species
Waves, Tides, and Currents
Shifting Tactics in Shifting Shoals
Aug. 2, 2012 - Enterprising scientist jury-rigs kayak into research vehicle
No Day at the Beach
Jun. 11, 2010 - Student fellows explore the swash zone
The Ultimate Fluid Environment for Scientists
Oct. 7, 2008 - An audio slideshow celebrates the 50th year of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Program at WHOI
A 3-D Underwater Soundscape
Aug. 2, 2007 - A large-scale experiment sheds light on sound in the coastal ocean
Current Events off Antarctica
Mar. 15, 2007 - Graduate student helps discover a previously unknown ocean current
Chilly Scenes of Winter off Cape Cod
Jul. 27, 2006 - What happens in the coastal ocean when the winds blow and the waters cool?
The Once and Future Danube River Delta
Jul. 11, 2005 - Past changes in World Heritage site offer lessons for proposed river projects
Mistaken Identity
Feb. 10, 2005 - Two bromine compounds found in whale blubber are natural products, not industrial pollutants
The Coastal Ocean Institute
Feb. 1, 2005 - At the coast—where air, sea, land, and people meet
Robo-Sailors
Jan. 28, 2005 - Navy-sponsored research spawns a new generation of underwater vehicles
The Cacophony on the Coast
Jan. 27, 2005 - The Navy's deep-ocean acoustic detection methods don't apply in complex shallow waters
For the Navy, the Coast Isn't Clear
Jan. 25, 2005 - Oceanographers mobilize to help the Navy operate effectively in complex, shallow waters
Where Are Mines Hiding on the Seafloor?
Jan. 25, 2005 - New research reveals how waves, currents, and swirling sands can bury mines
Rites of Passage for Juvenile Marine Life
Jan. 11, 2005 - Learning from the life-or-death journeys of barnacle, lobster, and clam larvae
The New Wave of Coastal Ocean Observing
Jan. 6, 2005 - Shore stations and seafloor nodes provide connections for long-term studies of coastal processes
Where the Rivers Meet the Sea
Dec. 16, 2004 - The transition from salt to fresh water is turbulent, vulnerable, and incredibly bountiful
Water Flowing Underground
Dec. 10, 2004 - New techniques reveal the importance of groundwater seeping into the sea
Rising Sea Levels and Moving Shorelines
Nov. 16, 2004 - New tools and techniques show promise for better predictions and decisions about coastline change
The Growing Problem of Harmful Algae
Nov. 12, 2004 - Tiny plants pose potent threat to those who live in and eat from the sea
Shaping the Beach, One Wave at a Time
Oct. 4, 2004 - New research is deciphering how currents, waves, and sands change our shorelines
Mixing Oil and Water
Jun. 23, 2004 - Tracking the sources and impacts of oil pollution in the marine environment
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
The Grass is Greener in the Coastal Ocean
Apr. 1, 2004 - Coastal waters teem with life, but sometimes scientists can’t explain why
Where the Surf Meets the Turf
Jan. 1, 2000 - Scientists explore coastal processes that affect beaches
Groundwater
Groundwater: The River No One Sees
Jan. 16, 2013 - Corals help measure hidden flow
Underneath and Overlooked: Groundwater
Aug. 10, 2012 - A conversation with WHOI marine chemist Matt Charette
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
'Seasonal Pump' Moves Water Between Ocean and Aquifers
Nov. 10, 2005 - Seawater is drawn underground in winter and flows into ocean in summer
'Seasonal Pump' Moves Water Between Ocean and Aquifers
Nov. 10, 2005 - Seawater is drawn underground in winter and flows into ocean in summer
Water Flowing Underground
Dec. 10, 2004 - New techniques reveal the importance of groundwater seeping into the sea
Coastal Instruments & Monitoring Systems
Between the Beach and the Deep Blue Sea
Nov. 10, 2011 - Student explores the dynamic gateway of the shallow inner shelf
Buoys Help Avert Whale-Ship Collisions
Jul. 22, 2009 - Specially engineered mooring system detects whales and warns ships
Turning a Toy into a Scientific Tool
Jul. 15, 2009 - Engineer exploits model airplane hobby to invent flying research camera
Another Greenhouse Gas to Watch: Nitrous Oxide
Dec. 12, 2008 - Where are steadily rising levels of the gas coming from?
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
Nov. 19, 2008 - A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Ocean Observatories Initiative Poised to Launch
Apr. 15, 2008 - WHOI wins grant to lead national effort
A 3-D Underwater Soundscape
Aug. 2, 2007 - A large-scale experiment sheds light on sound in the coastal ocean
Follow the Carbon Trail
Mar. 2, 2007 - The movement and transformation of carbon in the ocean have large climate implications
Reaching Up Into Perilous, Icy Waters
Jan. 31, 2007 - The 'Arctic Winch' sends sensors toward the underside of sea ice—and back again
Chilly Scenes of Winter off Cape Cod
Jul. 27, 2006 - What happens in the coastal ocean when the winds blow and the waters cool?
Ocean Microscope Reveals Surprising Abundance of Life
Jul. 25, 2006 - Widespread bacterial colonies may play crucial role in ocean ecosystem
Scientists Gear Up to Launch Ocean Observing Networks
Jul. 20, 2006 - Stations throughout the oceans can monitor conditions and transmit data 24-7
Building an Automated Underwater Microscope
Sep. 9, 2005 - A conversation with biologist Heidi Sosik
Seafloor Reconnaissance Reveals Hidden Dangers Off Antarctica
Jun. 30, 2005 - Science team discovers potential navigation hazard near research station
Sensors to Make Sense of the Sea
Jun. 1, 2005 - An expanding variety of sensors is changing they way we monitor dynamic ocean systems
MIT/WHOI Graduate Leads the World's Tsunami Awareness Program
Mar. 30, 2005
Building a Tsunami Warning Network
Mar. 29, 2005 - Preparing for the next big wave is only partly about science
Robo-Sailors
Jan. 28, 2005 - Navy-sponsored research spawns a new generation of underwater vehicles
The New Wave of Coastal Ocean Observing
Jan. 6, 2005 - Shore stations and seafloor nodes provide connections for long-term studies of coastal processes
Water Flowing Underground
Dec. 10, 2004 - New techniques reveal the importance of groundwater seeping into the sea
Shaping the Beach, One Wave at a Time
Oct. 4, 2004 - New research is deciphering how currents, waves, and sands change our shorelines
New Coastal Observatory Is Born
Jan. 1, 2000 - Martha's Vineyard offers scientifically exciting site
Coastal and Estuarine Environments
Groundwater: The River No One Sees
Jan. 16, 2013 - Corals help measure hidden flow
The Glacial Chronicles
Nov. 16, 2012 - A student documents life and research in Greenland
Underneath and Overlooked: Groundwater
Aug. 10, 2012 - A conversation with WHOI marine chemist Matt Charette
Between the Beach and the Deep Blue Sea
Nov. 10, 2011 - Student explores the dynamic gateway of the shallow inner shelf
The Hunt for Microbial 'Trojan Horses'
Oct. 2, 2009 - Should we beware of protists bearing pathogens?
Noah's Not-so-big Flood
Aug. 14, 2009 - New evidence rebuts controversial theory of Black Sea deluge
Turning a Toy into a Scientific Tool
Jul. 15, 2009 - Engineer exploits model airplane hobby to invent flying research camera
While Oil Gently Seeps from the Seafloor
May. 14, 2009 - Oil naturally leaking into the ocean offers a 'laboratory' to study accidential spills
Hurricane Hunter
Feb. 13, 2009 - Graduate student uncovers long-buried record of past storms
Another Greenhouse Gas to Watch: Nitrous Oxide
Dec. 12, 2008 - Where are steadily rising levels of the gas coming from?
Tracking Nitrogen's Elusive Trail in the Ocean
Dec. 12, 2008 - The 'isotope effect' offers a new way to follow where nitrogen goes
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
Nov. 19, 2008 - A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops
How Does Nature Deal with Persistent Pollutants?
Oct. 22, 2008 - Graduate student explores biomagnification of chemicals up the food chain
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Are Pollutants Disrupting Marine Ecosystems?
Oct. 18, 2007 - A WHOI researcher stands up for the spineless invertebrates in coastal waters
Still Toxic After All These Years
Apr. 23, 2007 - Does oil spilled in 1969 still have impacts on wildlife? Ask a fiddler crab.
Live From the Tropics, It's an Ocean Network
Apr. 10, 2006 - New underwater observatory monitors marine ecosystem off Panama
The Once and Future Danube River Delta
Jul. 11, 2005 - Past changes in World Heritage site offer lessons for proposed river projects
Big Trouble from Little Squirts
Apr. 7, 2005 - WHOI scientist investigates a troublesome invasive species
Robo-Sailors
Jan. 28, 2005 - Navy-sponsored research spawns a new generation of underwater vehicles
The Cacophony on the Coast
Jan. 27, 2005 - The Navy's deep-ocean acoustic detection methods don't apply in complex shallow waters
Where Are Mines Hiding on the Seafloor?
Jan. 25, 2005 - New research reveals how waves, currents, and swirling sands can bury mines
For the Navy, the Coast Isn't Clear
Jan. 25, 2005 - Oceanographers mobilize to help the Navy operate effectively in complex, shallow waters
A Fatal Attraction for Harmful Algae
Jan. 14, 2005 - Clay sticks to algae and sinks, offering a potential solution to an expensive and deadly problem
The New Wave of Coastal Ocean Observing
Jan. 6, 2005 - Shore stations and seafloor nodes provide connections for long-term studies of coastal processes
Where the Rivers Meet the Sea
Dec. 16, 2004 - The transition from salt to fresh water is turbulent, vulnerable, and incredibly bountiful
Water Flowing Underground
Dec. 10, 2004 - New techniques reveal the importance of groundwater seeping into the sea
Rising Sea Levels and Moving Shorelines
Nov. 16, 2004 - New tools and techniques show promise for better predictions and decisions about coastline change
The Growing Problem of Harmful Algae
Nov. 12, 2004 - Tiny plants pose potent threat to those who live in and eat from the sea
Shaping the Beach, One Wave at a Time
Oct. 4, 2004 - New research is deciphering how currents, waves, and sands change our shorelines
Mixing Oil and Water
Jun. 23, 2004 - Tracking the sources and impacts of oil pollution in the marine environment
Coastal Policy and Management
What Is the Sound of 130 Wind Turbines Turning?
Oct. 5, 2012 - Researchers record undersea sound at offshore wind farm site
Voyage to the Remote Phoenix Islands
Oct. 16, 2009 - Eight atolls in the Pacific represent the world's largest marine protected area
Buoys Help Avert Whale-Ship Collisions
Jul. 22, 2009 - Specially engineered mooring system detects whales and warns ships
Turning a Toy into a Scientific Tool
Jul. 15, 2009 - Engineer exploits model airplane hobby to invent flying research camera
While Oil Gently Seeps from the Seafloor
May. 14, 2009 - Oil naturally leaking into the ocean offers a 'laboratory' to study accidential spills
Another Greenhouse Gas to Watch: Nitrous Oxide
Dec. 12, 2008 - Where are steadily rising levels of the gas coming from?
Tracking Nitrogen's Elusive Trail in the Ocean
Dec. 12, 2008 - The 'isotope effect' offers a new way to follow where nitrogen goes
Shellfish's Mysterious Pathways to Adulthood
Nov. 19, 2008 - A grad student peers into the lives of larvae, before they grow up to be scallops
How Does Nature Deal with Persistent Pollutants?
Oct. 22, 2008 - Graduate student explores biomagnification of chemicals up the food chain
One Man's Swamp Is a Fish's Nursery
Oct. 15, 2008 - Grad student examines otoliths (fish ear bones) to protect critical areas for juvenile coral reef fish
Are Sea Squirts Crowding Out Scallops?
Oct. 3, 2008 - Invasive species is found on key shellfish habitat: eelgrass
Testing the Waters and Closing Beaches
Sep. 3, 2008 - Researchers seek faster, better ways to detect harmful bacteria
Sea Life Is Accumulating Pathogens
Aug. 21, 2008 - A wide range of marine animals also contains microbes that are resistant to antibiotics
Researchers Successfully Forecast 2008 Red Tide
Aug. 8, 2008 - New tool provides early warning of harmful algal bloom along New England coast
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Popular Way to Assess Oil Spills Can Be Misused
May. 28, 2008 - WHOI chemist issues warning before 'pom-pom' method becomes standard practice
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
Stranded Marine Mammals Stir Tough Decisions
Dec. 20, 2007 - Experts propose guidelines for when to rehabilitate, release, and euthanize
Are Pollutants Disrupting Marine Ecosystems?
Oct. 18, 2007 - A WHOI researcher stands up for the spineless invertebrates in coastal waters
A Mysterious Disease Afflicts Lobster Shells
Oct. 18, 2007 - Something's rotten in the state of New England's favorite crustacean
Following Whales Up a Creek
Jul. 12, 2007 - A conversation with marine mammal biologist Michael Moore
What Does It Take To Break a Whale?
Jun. 20, 2007 - Stress tests on whale bones aim to help endangered species
New Regulations Proposed for Offshore Fish Farms
May. 25, 2007 - WHOI-led task force recommended tough environmental standards
Still Toxic After All These Years
Apr. 23, 2007 - Does oil spilled in 1969 still have impacts on wildlife? Ask a fiddler crab.
Building a Computer Model to Forecast Red Tides
May. 31, 2006 - A variety of variables goes into the mathematical mix that simulates harmful algal blooms
Red Tide—Gone for Now, But Back Next Year?
Jul. 15, 2005 - WHOI researchers extend investigations of the Alexandrium bloom of 2005 and look for signs of future trouble
The Once and Future Danube River Delta
Jul. 11, 2005 - Past changes in World Heritage site offer lessons for proposed river projects
Seeing Red in New England Waters
Jun. 1, 2005 - WHOI researchers detect a massive bloom of algae before it hits the coast
Risks and Remedies from the Sea
May. 26, 2005 - Scientists team up to study the ocean's effect on health
Do Marine Protected Areas Really Work?
Feb. 1, 2005 - Georges Bank experiment offers new insights on age-old questions about closing areas to fishing
The Coastal Ocean Institute
Feb. 1, 2005 - At the coast—where air, sea, land, and people meet
Red Tides and Dead Zones
Dec. 22, 2004 - The coastal ocean is suffering from overload of nutrients
Scientists Muster to Help Right Whales
Nov. 4, 2004 - With time running out, an ambitious research plan is launched for an endangered species
Whither the North Atlantic Right Whale?
Nov. 3, 2004 - Scientists explore many facets of whales' lives to help species on the edge of extinction
Down on the Farm...Raising Fish
Sep. 21, 2004 - Aquaculture offers a sustainable source of seafood, but raises its own set of problems
Mixing Oil and Water
Jun. 23, 2004 - Tracking the sources and impacts of oil pollution in the marine environment
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
Coastal Ocean & Human Health
Japan's Triple Disaster
Apr. 25, 2013 - Earthquake and tsunami led to release of radioisotopes
Bacteria Hitchhike on Tiny Marine Life
Feb. 1, 2013 - Why do pathogens settle on animals called copepods?
Shifting Sands and Bacteria on the Beach
Sep. 1, 2011 - Does ever-moving sand transport microbes along with it?
The Hunt for Microbial 'Trojan Horses'
Oct. 2, 2009 - Should we beware of protists bearing pathogens?
How Does Nature Deal with Persistent Pollutants?
Oct. 22, 2008 - Graduate student explores biomagnification of chemicals up the food chain
Testing the Waters and Closing Beaches
Sep. 3, 2008 - Researchers seek faster, better ways to detect harmful bacteria
Sea Life Is Accumulating Pathogens
Aug. 21, 2008 - A wide range of marine animals also contains microbes that are resistant to antibiotics
Researchers Successfully Forecast 2008 Red Tide
Aug. 8, 2008 - New tool provides early warning of harmful algal bloom along New England coast
Cytobot Gives Early Red Tide Warning
Jul. 31, 2008 - Automated underwater microscope detects unexpected harmful algal bloom
Scientists Investigate Mysterious Duck Die-offs
Feb. 7, 2008 - Droves of eider ducks have died in five mass mortalities since 2006 on Cape Cod
Are Pollutants Disrupting Marine Ecosystems?
Oct. 18, 2007 - A WHOI researcher stands up for the spineless invertebrates in coastal waters
Building a Computer Model to Forecast Red Tides
May. 31, 2006 - A variety of variables goes into the mathematical mix that simulates harmful algal blooms
Red Tide—Gone for Now, But Back Next Year?
Jul. 15, 2005 - WHOI researchers extend investigations of the Alexandrium bloom of 2005 and look for signs of future trouble
Seeing Red in New England Waters
Jun. 1, 2005 - WHOI researchers detect a massive bloom of algae before it hits the coast
Risks and Remedies from the Sea
May. 26, 2005 - Scientists team up to study the ocean's effect on health
Mistaken Identity
Feb. 10, 2005 - Two bromine compounds found in whale blubber are natural products, not industrial pollutants
A Fatal Attraction for Harmful Algae
Jan. 14, 2005 - Clay sticks to algae and sinks, offering a potential solution to an expensive and deadly problem
Red Tides and Dead Zones
Dec. 22, 2004 - The coastal ocean is suffering from overload of nutrients
The Growing Problem of Harmful Algae
Nov. 12, 2004 - Tiny plants pose potent threat to those who live in and eat from the sea
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