Evan Lubofsky
Evan Lubofsky is a science writer and editor at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
After studying journalism at UMass Amherst, he began writing about sensor and instrumentation technologies, eventually working with ocean scientists to tell stories about coral reef ecology, estuarine studies, and other areas of research. He was a 2015 WHOI Ocean Science Journalism Fellow, and his work has appeared in Smithsonian, WIRED, The Verge, Mental Floss, Hakai Magazine, and Frontiers in Ecology among other publications.
The many lifetimes of plastics
Infographics strive to give us a sense of how long plastic goods will last in…
Are natural toxins in fish harmful?
Marine life has been naturally producing toxic chemicals well before chemical companies were manufacturing PCBs.…
Lab shutdowns enable speedier investigation of coral disease
Despite labs shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WHOI microbiologists are working fast to…
New tool sheds light on coral reef erosion
The Marshall Islands is home to some pristine coral reefs, but storm-driven waves could erode…
Summer’s coming: Will Cape Cod beaches be safe?
Beach parking lots across Cape Cod are closed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As…
Now you see me, now you don’t
Marine biologists tackle an unsettling mystery surrounding sand lance--eel-like, dive-bombing fish that have become a…
A sea of ancient ice
WHOI scientist dusts off historical accounts to tackle the long-standing mystery of just how thick…
Shedding light on the deep, dark canyons of the Mid-Atlantic
WHOI biologist Tim Shank discusses the exploration of deep-sea canyons throughout the Mid-Atlantic Ocean and…
The future of the ocean’s conveyor belt
WHOI scientist Young-Oh Kwon discusses the state of the AMOC—the crucial North Atlantic current that…
Spock versus the volcano
Five hundred meters below the calm surface waters of the Aegean Sea off Santorini Island,…
Sea anemones with jet lag?
WHOI scientists investigate the internal body clocks of sea anemones to determine if fluctuating temperatures…
The oceans are losing oxygen, and faster than we thought
WHOI scientists weigh in on a new ICUN report highlighting a 2% decline in marine…
Exploration Enabler: Robin Littlefield
WHOI engineer Robin Littlefield is on a mission to increase the reach of science through…
WHOI scientists weigh in on sea level rise impact study
When it comes to future sea level rise, most studies predict we’ll see between four…
Searching for the limits of life: Taylor Heyl
A deep-sea biologist discusses her search for life in the deepest parts of our ocean,…
The Rise of Orpheus
WHOI’s new deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle moves one step closer to exploring the hadal zone—the…
Following the elusive sword
Satellite tags allow researchers to “see” how swordfish move in and out of the ocean…
Falling in love with foraminifera
A marine geobiologist falls for the ‘brains’ and beauty of an ancient single-celled creature that…
The Rise of Orpheus (Part 2)
WHOI’s new deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle moves one step closer to exploring the hadal zone—the…
The Rise of Orpheus
WHOI’s new deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle moves one step closer to exploring the hadal zone—the…
The Rise of Orpheus (Part 1)
WHOI’s new deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle moves one step closer to exploring the hadal zone—the…