Oceanus Articles
Fascinating facts about emperor penguins
We might chuckle at the sight of penguins waddling over ice, but these flightless birds would put Olympic swimmers to shame. Learn more about emperor penguins, the largest penguin in the world and permanent residents of Antarctica.
Read MoreKeeping an ear out for entangled whales
To help mitigate the impacts of illegal fishing off the Sicilian coast, a WHOI scientist and his collaborators are attaching acoustic tags to drift nets so sperm whales can be located and tracked for disentanglement crews.
Read MoreDiverse Voices From Our Maritime Past
Diverse voices from our maritime past Exploring the historical contributions from mariners of color By Richard King and David Anderson…
Read MoreWHOI breaks in new research facility with MURAL Hack-A-Thon
Engineers use test tanks and 3D printers to prototype an acoustic sensor in the new Quissett Research Facility
Read MoreA dragnet for toxic algae?
To keep a close eye on harmful algal blooms, shellfish farmers are relying on a WHOI-developed camera system that spies on toxic species below the surface and sends alerts when they’re present.
Read MoreLife at Rock Bottom
This digital photo essay brings you the forms, figures, and facts of life more than a mile and half deep
Read MoreIn the Ocean Twilight Zone, Life Remains a Mystery
In the Ocean Twilight Zone, Life Remains a Mystery A New, Long-term Observation Network Could Help Reveal Its Secrets By…
Read MoreSpock versus the volcano
Five hundred meters below the calm surface waters of the Aegean Sea off Santorini Island, Greece, lies an active submarine volcano. There, a decision-making robot equipped with artificial intelligence searches for life and danger.
Read MoreSecrets in the dust
Researchers investigate dust from the ocean’s farthest point from land to reconstruct the climactic history of the Southern Hemisphere, and understand how micronutrients have influenced biological productivity in this oceanic desert.
Read MoreOverhaul to take Alvin to greater extremes
Overhaul to take Alvin to greater extremes Work on Iconic Sub Will Put 99% of The Ocean Floor Within Reach…
Read MoreExtreme Measures
Extreme Measures Superpowered Technologies Expand Our Reach to the World’s Most Challenging Environments By Elise Hugus Crew aboard the D/V…
Read MoreExperts Explore the Edges
Experts Explore the Edges As interviewed by Laura Castanon Daniel P. Zitterbart Assistant Scientist, Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering In…
Read MoreFalling in love with deep-sea parasites
At hydrothermal vents there are body-snatchers, intestinal hitchhikers, and chest-bursters, but something about them is still alluring to Lauren Dykman
Read MoreA rare mission north
Serendipitous science mission aboard the Polar Star provides “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to collect critical ocean data below the ice
Read MoreThe ocean has heartburn. Is relief on the way?
Researchers investigate the use of alkalinity enhancement to quell ocean acidification and help maintain the sea’s role as a carbon sink
Read MoreHow historic hurricanes can help predict storm intensity
New research into past hurricanes could help predict the strength of future storms, and inform infrastructure planning and emergency management decisions in southern New England
Read MoreNew glider design aims to expand access to ocean science
Gliders are vehicles vital to collecting oceanographic data, but not accessible to everyone in the ocean community. A team of WHOI engineers want to change that
Read MoreScience RoCS Initiative responds to need for increased ocean monitoring
Commercial ships are helping oceanographers deploy robotic Argo floats to keep an eye on hard-to-reach parts of the ocean
Read MoreThe ocean science-art connection
Some of the most complex insights in marine science are no match for the communicative power of art. Check out these five recent collaborations between ocean scientists and artists
Read MoreGoing the Distance
Unraveling the mysteries of the vast global ocean means entering some of the most remote and dangerous places on the planet.
Read MoreFive things to know about NOAA’s 2021 Tech Demo
Five things to know about NOAA Ocean Exploration’s 2021 Tech Demo By Oceanus Staff | May 20, 2021 Researchers…
Read MoreA new ocean soundscape
Combining his passions for marine chemistry and music, an MIT-WHOI Joint Program student converts data into songs that reveal the chemical nuances of the ocean.
Read MoreMeet the Alvin 6500 Team: Rose Wall
Alvin Engineer Rose Wall on joining the Alvin Group during an overhaul and the pandemic.
Read MoreOil spill response beneath the ice
Successful test deployment of WHOI vehicle Polaris expands U.S. Coast Guard response to oil spills in the Arctic
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