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Discovery of RMS Titanic
Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents
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Historical Features

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Discovery of RMS TitanicDiscovery of RMS Titanic
After many unsuccessful attempts by other groups, a team from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution discovered the wreck of Titanic on September 1, 1985.

Discovery of Hydrothermal VentsDiscovery of Hydrothermal Vents
In 1977, scientists made a stunning discovery on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean that forever changed our understanding of planet Earth and life on it.

History of DSV AlvinHistory of HOV Alvin
The dream of building a manned deep ocean research submersible first started to move toward reality on February 29, 1956.

History of WHOI Research VesselsHistory of WHOI Research Vessels
A slideshow of WHOI research vessels through the years.

Oral History ProjectOral History Project
Since its inception in 1930, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has become an internationally recognized leader in ocean science. The Oral History Project began in 1998 to capture the recollections and personal insights of the scientists and staff of the Institution.


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