Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world's premier independent organization dedicated exclusively to ocean research, technology, and education. We combine state-of-the-art science, engineering, and ship operations to unravel the mysteries of the deep and devise science-based solutions to planet-wide problems.
RECENT NEWS
Ocean Encounters: Careers in Geology
Drill down to the core of rock science with experts in volcanology, marine seismology, and more! Live on Wed., October 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET
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🧑🏾🔬Join our team! WHOI`s Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is seeking candidates for full-time tenure-track or tenured positions in its Coastal Ocean Fluid Dynamics Lab, Ocean Acoustics & Signals Lab, and Deep Submergence Lab.
🌊🤖🌪️Don`t miss this exciting opportunity to advance your coastal and polar research goals with innovations in robotics, sensor development, remote sensing, and ocean acoustics! 📲 Head to the 🔗 in our profile to apply today!
#marineresearch #marinejobs #STEMjobs #innovation #careergoals
Oct 21
📣We`re excited to announce that the #OceanPavilion will return to the world`s biggest climate conference for a third year!
Convened by the UN to focus attention on human-caused #climatechange, @cop29_azerbaijan will take place from November 11-22. Led by #WHOI and @scripps_ocean with over a dozen global partners, we`re literally holding space for ocean issues in the conference`s exclusive #BlueZone.
Throughout the two-week conference, the pavilion will feature 60 presentations, keynote addresses, and in-depth discussions spanning #oceansolutions and #innovation, #blueeconomy and finance, and ocean #justiceandequity.
“The ocean affects everyone, everywhere, every minute of every day,” says WHOI President and Director Peter de Menocal. “Only by understanding the ocean can we chart a path to a safe, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.”
📲Learn more about the Ocean Pavilion at the 🔗 in our profile!
Oct 21
What’s causing contagious #cancer to spread among #CapeCod #clams?
Follow #WHOI scientists on the trail of a "mollusk mystery" at the link in our profile! 🕵️
📲 Listen to the full story, and others, from Oceanus magazine!
Oct 21
What does it take to film an episode of @wildkingdomtv? 🫣Take a peek behind the scenes!
While on location in Woods Hole last spring, #WHOI whale expert Mark Baumgartner talked with host Peter Gros about his passive acoustic #buoys, which pick up on #whale sounds and alert mariners to avoid a collision. Also featuring WHOI biologist Michael Moore and their colleagues at @newenglandaquarium, the episode is focused on possible solutions to help critically-endangered North Atlantic #rightwhales recover.
“Right whales suffer from this problem of, `out of sight, out of mind,`” Baumgartner says in the episode. “What’s good about this system is we’re constantly telling people right whales are out there."
📲Watch the full story at the 🔗 in our profile!
📸 by Elise Hugus © WHOI
Oct 20
🚀🧊👽Last week, @nasasolarsystem`s #EuropaClipper spacecraft blasted off to search for signs of life on one of #Jupiter`s icy moons. We should be hearing more about that when it reaches the Giant Planet`s orbit in about six years!
Meanwhile, you can find out why @nasajpl and #WHOI engineers are teaming up to explore #oceanworlds– starting with our own!
📲Learn more about our research collaboration at the 🔗 in bio!
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Oct 20
📣NEW MERCH DROP! In honor of our deep-sea submersible`s 60th birthday, we’ve teamed up with @capeclasp to help you find #Alvin! 🥳
Our hot new ALVIN Tracker Tee challenges you + your friends to find the sub– and for an added bonus, you can scan the QR code to get the latest updates on ALVIN`s whereabouts!
This limited-edition shirt is available in white and green, and only from the #WHOI Shop. All proceeds support our marine research!
📲Get yours while you can!
Oct 19
OUR WORK
WHOI is at the forefront of groundbreaking science and technology development, unlocking the mysteries of our ocean, its connections to life on Earth, and solutions it may hold to some of our most pressing environmental challenges.
Our scientists and engineers lead more than 800 concurrent projects, tackling some of the most challenging and important problems of our time, from climate change and ocean pollution to sustainable food and energy production.
We operate a fleet of research vessels and vehicles, including two large ships (R/V Neil Armstrong and R/V Atlantis), a smaller coastal research vessel, the iconic human-occupied submersible Alvin, and dozens of other underwater robots.
Through our higher education programs, including the prestigious MIT-WHOI Joint Program, we train new generations of ocean scientists, engineers, and leaders-providing access to cutting edge facilities and unparalleled access to the sea.
WHOI plays a leading role in ocean communications, sharing our insights and knowledge about the ocean to the general public, policymakers, educators, and more, so we can make wise decisions about our ocean, our planet, and our future.
FEATURED PROJECTS
We have over 1,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff working around the globe and cutting edge laboratories to push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean.
Ocean and Climate Innovation Accelerator
Bringing together industry, academia, and philanthropy to develop and accelerate new climate change solutions.
Ocean Twilight Zone
Exploring the globe-spanning region beneath the sunlit upper ocean where life thrives
Ocean Worlds
Discovering the links between life in our ocean and the search for life beyond Earth
Marine Microplastics Initiative
Investigating the fate of microplastics and their impacts on marine life and human health
Super Reefs
Searching for corals around the world to help ensure a future for reefs in a warming ocean
Ocean Observatories Initiative
The NSF-funded program measures physical, chemical, geological and biological properties from the seafloor to the air-sea interface.
HADEX
Research and exploration of the deepest parts of the ocean, Earth’s final frontier
Reef Solutions
Working to protect corals and reverse the global decline of reef ecosystems