General Information About Coastal Science
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
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
Worlds Apart, But United by the Oceans
May. 15, 2006 - A conversation with geophysicist Jian Lin
A 'Book' of Ancient Sumatran Tsunamis
May. 15, 2006 - Historic Chinese cruise brings back clues to old earthquakes and new vent sites
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rose Kantor
Nov. 13, 2009 - Quorum sensing among bacteria
Sam Zipper
Nov. 13, 2009 - Climate change and the Arctic permafrost
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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