Ocean Topic
Dating Corals, Knowing the Ocean
Coral is a useful tool for scientists who want to understand changes in past climate, but recalling that history presents its own set of challenges.
Read MoreThe Heat Before the Cold
Global warming may trigger colder winters in the U.S. and Europe by disrupting ocean currents—proof that climate change holds surprising twists.
Read MoreGlobal Warming Q&A
Introduction The following Q&A was developed from a panel discussion held in Woods Hole as part of the Institution’s spring trustee meeting, May 19, 2006. The discussion was introduced by…
Read MoreAre We on the Brink of a ‘New Little Ice Age?’
Evidence for abrupt climate change is readily apparent in ice cores taken from Greenland and Antarctica.
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions about Abrupt Climate Change
Several decades of scientific research have yielded significant advances in understanding the ocean's role in regulating Earth's climate.
Read MoreWhat’s After the Day After Tomorrow?
To help distinguish science from science fiction, here is a summary of points raised by the movie and commentary edited by WHOI climate scientists.
Read MoreAbrupt Climate Change: Should We Be Worried?
Fossil evidence demonstrates that Earth's climate can shift within a decade, establishing new and different patterns that can persist for decades to centuries.
Read MoreOcean Observatories
Ocean observatories have suites of instruments and sensors with long-term power supplies and permanent communications links that feed data in real-time.
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