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Enlarge Image In a rare moment all three WHOI research vessels are in port. Knorr is in the foreground with Oceanus and Atlantis on the opposite side of the pier. (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
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Enlarge Image WHOI has approximately 750 full-time scientists, support staff and students. Above, staff memebers participate in one of the Institution's small boat safety seminars. (Photo by Tom Kleindinst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
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Mission
WHOI is dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers
of ocean science.
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President & Director
Susan K. Avery, Ph.D.
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Organization
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Location
Woods Hole, Massachusetts (on Cape Cod)
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Scientists, Technical Staff, Scientific Support Staff, Administrative Staff, & Students
Scientists: 148
Technical: 206
Scientific Support: 183
Marine crew: 107
Graduate Students: 152
Administrative: 249
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Research
WHOI is comprised of:
» Research Departments
» Ocean Institutes
» Labs, Centers & Programs
» Facilities & Services
Ships & Technology
Atlantis, Knorr, Oceanus, and Tioga are the Institution’s
main research vessels. WHOI also builds and operates a group of vehicles designed
for ocean exploration. These include Alvin, Jason, and ABE.
» Ships
» Underwater Vehicles
» National Deep Submergence Facility
» Instruments
» Observing Systems
Educational Degrees
Ph.D. and Master of Science.
In addition, WHOI offers postdoctoral and summer student fellowships
and other education programs.
» Educational opportunities
Members
WHOI welcomes the financial support of the public through donations,
gifts, and Associate memberships.
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Funding
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is supported by a mix of
grants from federal agencies, private contributions, and endowment
income.
Last updated: October 17, 2008 | 
