Ocean Life WhalesPhotos of whales and WHOI scientists studying them.  Corals Under IceAntarctica isn't just for penguins and icebergs. Deep-sea corals also thrive off the coast of Earth's southernmost continent.  Beauty in the Bahamas Sea slugs, triggerfish, and other creatures living on coral reefs in the Bahamas were photographed in January 2004 by Kristen Whalen, a biology student in the MIT/WHOI Joint Program.  A Whale Necropsy at SeaAn estimated 200 sharks surrounded a decomposing finback whale before the research vessel Tioga approached the carcass.  A Gallery of ProtistsSingle-celled organisms are critical links in the ocean's food web. Though ubiquitous and abundant, their microscopic sizes make them hard to sample and therefore hard to study. These protists, all found in Antarctic waters, are between 20 and 100 micrometers.  A photo gallery of animals from the Census of Marine Zooplankton cruise Traditional and not-so-traditional chemistry lab workShe may be a vegetarian, but Emma Teuten sure knows how to whip up a whale shake. Teuten was the subject of much in-house ribbing over her project, with Research Associate Bob Nelson dubbing her the "flenser" after an old whaling term for the men who stripped blubber off whales. WHOI photographer Tom Kleindinst chronicled Teuten's progress over several weeks of traditional and not-so-traditional chemistry lab work.  Images of diatoms captured by the Imaging FlowCytobotDiatoms are microscopic, photosynthetic cells in coastal ocean surface waters whose populations increase (bloom) in fall and winter. They serve as critical food for other ocean life. Images of several kinds of diatoms were captured and identified with a new robotic underwater instrument, the Imaging FlowCytobot. (All images courtesy of Heidi Sosik, WHOI)  Adaptations to light, from surface to depthsShips & Technology HOV AlvinView a slideshow on Alvin.  R/V AtlantisPhotos of the research vessel and some of the science performed onboard.  R/V KnorrPhotos of the research vessel through the years.  Abstract OceanusImages from Chris Linder's summer 2003 cruise to the Irminger Sea aboard R/V Oceanus.  Tioga on the GoFast, roomy, and even equipped with a hot shower, the research vessel Tioga has been traveling the New England coast since its arrival in April at Woods Hole.  Building the Research Vessel TiogaThe Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's new 60-foot, $1.6 million coastal research vessel arrived April 16 in Woods Hole. Planning and building the ship for science and education required careful design.  Four Decades of Research in Alvin On June 5, 1964, three passengers descended to what was then a remarkable depth for this new science research vehicle-about 12 feet.  History of WHOI Research VesselsA slideshow on the history of WHOI vessels. Polar Research Across the Arctic OceanOn a seven-week voyage across the Arctic Ocean, WHOI oceanographer Peter Winsor witnessed polar bears, occasional polar snowball fights, and lots and lots of ice.  An Arctic Expedition, RediscoveredWhile cleaning out a basement, a welder at WHOI finds slides from one of America's earliest Arctic explorations, a research trip his grandfather made in 1913. Geology & Geophysics Research at Masaya VolcanoHow Ken Sims and fellow scientists conduct research at this Nicaraguan volcano  Life at Lonar CraterWHOI volcanologist Adam Soule explored a crater in India formed by a meteorite. Around WHOI 2009 Summer Picnic 2008 Summer PicnicThe 2008 WHOI Summer Picnic was charmed by great weather, the return of the Climbing Wall, and a new Celebrity Chef - WHOI President and Director, Dr. Susan Avery. See photos of the Picnic celebrants and the many events of this beautiful summer day.  Summer Student Fellows Photo GalleryPhotos of Summer Student Fellows working at the Institution and at sea.  2007 Summer PicnicThe annual WHOI Staff and Family Picnic was held August 18 on the McKee ballfield. A great day of food, games, prizes and fun for WHOI staff, family and friends.  Falmouth Parade Float Celebrates WHOI's 75th AnniversaryAs part of the Institution's 75th anniversary celebration for 2005, WHOI entered a float in the Falmouth holiday parade for the first time in many years.  2005 Summer PicnicThe annual WHOI employee picnic was held August 6 on the McKee ballfield. Nearly 400 WHOI staff, family members, and guests enjoyed good food, games and prizes, and raised money for the Falmouth Service Center. Photos by Jayne Doucette unless otherwise noted.  A Day in the Life of WHOI In October 2004, photographer Daniel W. Webb from the Enterprise newspaper spent a single day at WHOI documenting the work of scientists, engineers, mechanics, and construction crews.  2004 Year in PhotosFrom Arctic research to zooplankton studies, take a visual tour of the year's highlights at WHOI.  2004 Summer Picnic The annual WHOI employee picnic was held August 14 on the Fenno lawn, since the traditional venue (the ballfield) was dug up as part of the Quissett Campus redevelopment project.  2003 Year in PhotosTake a visual tour of WHOI highlights from 2003.  2002 Year in PhotosFrom the lab to the high seas, take a visual tour of highlights from 2002  2001 Year in PhotosTake a visual tour of WHOI highlights from 2001. Geodynamics Program Fields Trips 2005 Geodynamics Study Tour - Sudbury 2005 Geodynamics Study Tour - Timmins Area 2005 Geodynamics Study Tour - Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa 2004 Geodynamics Study Tour - Kaupulehu, Hawai'i 2004 Geodynamics Study Tour - Mauna Kea, Hawai'i 2004 Geodynamics Study Tour - Kona, Kealakekua and South Point, Hawai'i 2004 Geodynamics Study Tour - Kilauea, Hawai'iLast updated: November 19, 2009 | |||||||||||||
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