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Ocean Encounters 2020: a year of virtual ocean discovery and exploration
Watch this collection of highlights from this year’s Ocean Encounters virtual series which included two seasons, 12 episodes, and over 35 panelists.
Read MoreAn Ocean Poem: spoken word performance at Ocean Encounters
Watch Victoria Bautista perform An Ocean Poem a spoken word about the mysterious life that lurks below the ocean surface.
Read MoreBoston Dance Theater performs SURGE at Ocean Encounters
Watch Boston Dance Theater (BDT) perform their current art and science project called SURGE.
Read MoreKeith Lockhart performs La Cathédrale Engloutie by Claude Debussy
Enjoy this beautiful performance of La Cathédrale engloutie by Claude Debussy, as Keith Lockhart elegantly brings to life the beauty of our ocean from the depths to the surface.
Read MoreExploring ocean sciences in graduate school
Thinking about grad school in ocean science or engineering? Hear from MIT-WHOI Joint Program students and get tips on applying, student life, and more.
Read MoreThis is Our Time
Support science, for our planet, our ocean, and our future
Read MoreA time-lapse of Ocean Encounters, behind-the-scenes
This video shows a timelapse of the virtual event production for Ocean Encounters: Our Enchanted Ocean recorded on October 28, 2020.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Our Enchanted Ocean
A night of art, music, dance, and science—featuring giant conch shells, Boston Dance Theater, Keith Lockhart, spoken word, and more.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Sea Change
WHOI President Peter De Menocal and UN expert Jeffrey Sachs explore how science can guide us through a changing planet.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: The Stories We Tell
From oral traditions to modern-day pirates, ocean stories have shaped our view of the world—and ourselves—for generations.
Read MoreRising Tides: preparing for the future
Woods Hole, a hub for marine science, faces rising seas and stronger storms—threats to both its community and the vital climate research done there.
Read MoreExploring Ocean Worlds
Ocean worlds may be common in our galaxy. Modeling and exoplanet discoveries suggest many planets could have oceans, some hidden beneath icy shells.
Read MoreTogether For Science
Support WHOI and help drive discovery. Together for our ocean, our planet, and our future.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Hurricanes
Coastal cities face rising sea levels, increased storms, and rapid population growth. Learn how science and collaboration can build resilient, thriving communities for the future.
Read MoreLife on an Ocean World
“Are we alone in the Universe?” It’s a timeless question—and one we may be able to answer within our lifetime.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Oceans Beyond Earth
Learn how exploration of the depths of our ocean can help inform the search for life beyond Earth.
Read MoreOne Small Step: From Life on the Seafloor to Life Beyond Earth
WHOI and partners use a decision-making robot to explore Greece’s Kolumbo volcano, probing extreme life, geohazards, and autonomous ocean exploration.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Corals in Crisis
A deadly coral disease is spreading fast. Learn how scientists are racing to stop it and save vital reef ecosystems before it’s too late.
Read MoreExploring Deepwater Ecosystems with eDNA
In Sept 2019, scientists used the AUV Mesobot to collect eDNA and explore deep-sea biodiversity near Flower Garden Banks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: The Future Ocean
As our ocean is rapidly changing, two ocean pioneers explore how technology helps us understand and protect our blue planet’s future.
Read MoreA win for lobstermen and right whales
A WHOI study finds lobster fishers can catch the same with less gear and time—offering a win-win for right whale protection and a sustainable fishery.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Extreme Ocean Machines
Explore the extreme ocean with guest host James Cameron. Learn how new tech is transforming deep-sea exploration and storytelling.
Read MoreMarine Robotics – James Cameron
Join guest host James Cameron for a deep dive into the tech driving ocean exploration in one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
Read MoreOcean Twilight Zone Art
Learn how to draw and paint the marvelous creatures of the ocean twilight zone and pick up some fun facts about their anatomy and behavior along the way!
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