Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering
Seeding the future
New WHOI tech lends a hand to kelp farmers
Read MoreCold, quiet, and carbon-rich: Investigating winter wetlands
A hydrologist takes on a groundbreaking study to understand how groundwater moves through New England salt marshes in the winter.
Read MoreNew underwater vehicles in development at WHOI
New vehicles will be modeled after WHOI’s iconic remotely operated vehicle, Jason
Read MoreNew global efforts to map and monitor kelp forests extend to South Africa and Namibia
A new expansion of kelpwatch.org, brings over 40 years of satellite-derived kelp canopy data to South Africa and Namibia, offering new insights into these vital underwater forest ecosystems.
Read MoreLearning to see through cloudy waters
How MIT-WHOI student Amy Phung is helping robots accomplish dangerous tasks in murky waters
Read More‘Fishial’ recognition: Neural network identifies coral reef sounds
Faster identification of fish sounds from acoustic recordings can improve research, conservation efforts
Read MoreScientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution identify heat-resistant kelp strain
A new strain of kelp can help support sustainable farming
Read MoreWHOI vehicles go to extreme sides of the globe
Simultaneous missions near Greenland and American Samoa support critical research about ocean life and sea level rise
Read MoreNavigating new waters
The engineering team at the Ocean Observatories Initiative overcomes the hurdles of deploying the coastal pioneer array at a new site
Read MoreMulti-disciplinary teams respond to recent hurricanes to measure real time impacts of storm surge, waves
A joint team, including WHOI researchers, recently mobilized to investigate the real-time impacts of storm surge and waves from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Read MoreShip-mounted camera systems increase protections for marine mammals
This technology uses thermal imaging to detect a whale’s body or spout and provides real-time information on their distance and bearing from a vessel.
Read MoreAsking ocean explorers deep questions
Students joined a live Q&A with ocean explorers from NOAA, WHOI, and Ocean Exploration Trust to learn about the challenges and tools of deep-sea exploration.
Read MoreNew funding will boost vital reef restoration work
Coral Research and Development Accelerator Program funding will advance acoustic enhancement research in the Caribbean
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James D Stylinski
Mary Munro
Jennifer Frame
Emily Chua
WHOI receives funding for next-gen ROVs
A new, integrated system will enable ocean science, exploration, and restoration efforts from a wider range of vessels.
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