Laura Castanon
Robots to the Rescue
How the next generation of ocean robots will help solve the planet’s most pressing problems
Living on the edge
Science faces off with an increasingly volatile coast
Hope for Corals in Crisis
The emerging science and technology that could give coral reefs a fighting chance
Sniffing out methane in the deep sea
Scientists cruise the Gulf of California’s Guaymas Basin to test out new tech for detecting…
From the sound: A future powered by the sea
These two WHOI scientists discuss the promise of offshore wind and wave as renewable energy,…
An ocean of opportunity
Ocean experts explore the potential risks and rewards of ocean-based solutions to climate change
Experts Explore the Edges
Daniel P. Zitterbart Assistant Scientist, Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering In my group, we use…
How historic hurricanes can help predict storm intensity
Research into past hurricanes could help predict the strength of future storms, and inform infrastructure…
Five extreme places to do ocean research
Whether they're under the ice at the furthest poles or hovering above the ocean's deepest…
Fukushima and the Ocean: A decade of disaster response
One decade since explosions rocked Japan’s Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, researchers look back at…
A DISCO in the Ocean
To investigate coral bleaching, WHOI scientists figure out a novel way to take direct measurements…
Coding Curiosity
The ocean is an extreme environment that is hard for humans to explore. One solution…
The Secret Tuna Nursery
WHOI biologists and physical oceanographers combine expertise to reveal a place in the ocean where…
Marshes, Mosquitoes, and Sea Level Rise
In the 1930s, the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project dug approximately 1,500 miles of ditches…
The Unseen World on Coral Reefs
We have learned that microbial communities on and within us—a microbiome—keep people healthy. Corals reefs…
Sharks Take ‘Tunnels’ into the Depths
By tagging sharks, WHOI scientists have revealed their surprising behavior.