Lectures & Special EventsAnnually, WHOI donors are invited to on-campus events featuring thought-provoking lectures, poster sessions, and informal social gatherings. In addition, events are held periodically in other locations.Morss Colloquium  Where Land and Sea Meet: Managing Shoreline Change Over the Next 100 YearsSeptember 25, 2009 2 to 5 p.m. Redfield Auditorium » More Information 2009 Summer Science Supper June 26, 2009 Clark Laboratory 507 Quissett Campus  Bluewater Diving Research: Jellies the Good, the Bad and the UglyErich Horgan, Research Associate, Biology The group collectively known as Jellyfish consists of animals from several Phyla that exhibit a remarkable diversity of form and function. In order to collect these exquisite creatures intact, WHOI researchers began diving in the open ocean in 1971. Blue-water diving is a simple technique that is particularly well suited to the study of gelatinous forms that are often damaged or destroyed by conventional net sampling. In over 2000 dives we have accumulated sightings and data on over 140 species.  A Whale of a Story: Right Whale Sedation Enables Disentanglement EffortMichael Moore, Senior Research Specialist, Biology On Friday, March 6, 2009, for the first time ever; a North Atlantic Right Whale that had been severely entangled in fishing gear, was administered a sedation mixture that made it possible for rescuers to remove 90 percent of the entanglement. "This tool enhances fishing gear removal from entangled whales and minimizes the added stress from repeated boat approaches to the animals," said Michael Moore, a veterinarian and research biologist at WHOI. Moore has lead the investigation into chemical and physical tools to facilitate and enhance the safety of large whale restraint during efforts to remove entangling fishing gear. "It's gratifying to have successfully employed this new technique." Travel OpportunitiesAssociates have the unique opportunity to travel to exotic destinations and explore the world’s natural wonders with a WHOI scientist as their guide. Expeditions feature an educational experience grounded in the marine environment.Upcoming Adventure 
HIDDEN GEMS OF THE SOUTH PACIFICNovember 13-29, 2009 Aboard the 110-passenger Guest Clipper Odyssey Discover the South Pacific on our one-of-a-kind itinerary through paradise. We set sail from Tahiti for an in-depth exploration of the islands and remote atolls of the legendary South Pacific, ending in Fiji. Our cruise includes Bora Bora, the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna. Join expert leaders, naturalists, marine biologists, and ornithologists as we step ashore on idyllic isles to meet Polynesia's warm and welcoming people, hike through lush volcanic landscapes, and snorkel or dive sapphire waters teeming with marine life. If you are interested in reserving space or would like more information on this trip, please call (508) 289-3313 or email associates@whoi.edu. Last updated: September 4, 2009 | |||||||||||||
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