News & Insights
Independent Panel Recommends Strong, Clear Guidelines for Development of Marine Aquaculture in the United States
WHOI Convenes Task Force of Business, Environmental, and Scientific Leaders
January 8, 2007
Congress should enact legislation to ensure that strong environmental standards are in place to regulate the siting and […]
Read MoreCaught in the Middle of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
A law designed to protect animals sometimes hinders research that could help them
March 29, 2006
Conservation biologist Peter Tyack and acoustics expert Peter Stein were preparing to test a new […]
Read MoreJoyce, Evans Give Testimony on Oceans to Congress
August 26, 2005
WHOI scientists Rob Evans and Terry Joyce testified June 8 before the House Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans, chaired by Wayne Gilchrest (R-Md.) in a continuing effort […]
Read MoreInteractions Between the Seafloor and the Oceans: From the Coastlines to Mid-Ocean Ridges
Rob. L. Evans
June 8, 2005
A common perception is that the seafloor is an isolated, static and unchanging desert—a place that has little bearing on our lives at the surface […]
Read MoreBosun Wayne Bailey
MAY 25, 2005 Wayne is in charge of all deck activities on R/V Atlantis. He oversees the movement of heavy equipment on the deck, and uses a variety of hand signals […]
Read MoreStace Beaulieu
MAY 22, 2005 Where did you grow up and how did that place influence your interest in ocean science?
I grew up in South Florida, in Palm Beach Gardens. When […]
Expedition Leader J. Patrick Hickey
JUNE 5, 2004
Question:
What are your main responsibilities as expedition leader?
Pat:
I work closely with the captain of Atlantis in planning the joint operations of the sub and ship for science, and […]
Third Mate Adam Seamans
MAY 29, 2004
Question:
How did you become interested in sailing and the sea?
Adam:
I grew up north of Boston, in Beverly, Massachusetts, and I sailed with my grandfather, father, plus […]
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
May 6, 2004
My name is William Curry. I am director of the Ocean and Climate Change Institute of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and a Senior Scientist in the […]
Read MoreAble Seaman Ed “Catfish” Popowitz
JUNE 10, 2003 Ed “Catfish” Popowitz is an Able Seaman on the Atlantis crew. He has been with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since 1996, when he began on RV Atlantis‘ predecessor, RV Atlantis II. […]
Read MoreChief Steward Carl Wood
JUNE 1, 2003 Carl Wood’s title on RV Atlantis is Chief Steward. But his real role on the ship includes so much more than managing the kitchen (or galley) and ship supplies. […]
Read MoreThe Ocean’s Role in Climate
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
July 18, 2000
My name is Raymond Schmitt, I am a Senior Scientist in the Department of Physical Oceanography at the Woods […]
Read MoreFirst Mate Mitzi Crane
FEBRUARY 2, 2000 Being the First Mate of RV Atlantis carries a great deal of responsibility. Besides being the second-in- command of the ship and in charge of it’s daily operations for […]
Read MoreHans Schouten
Senior Scientist, Geology and Geophysics Department
JANUARY 31, 2000 Dr. Hans Schouten is a Senior Scientist in the Geology and Geophysics Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Hans was […]
Read MoreCaptain George Silva
JANUARY 15, 2000 The captain, or Master, of a ship is responsible for the safety of all the people and smooth running of the ship while we are out at sea. […]
Read MoreMarie Tharp
APRIL 1, 1999 Taken From “Connect the Dots: Mapping the Seafloor and Discovering the Mid-ocean Ridge” by Marie Tharp, Chapter 2 in Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia
Twelve Perspectives on the […]