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Oceanus Vol. 57, No. 2

Winter 2022
( Vol. 57 No. 2 )

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Our Ocean. Our Planet. Our Future.

Coming full circle

WHOI Trustee Jamie Austin’s endowed fund supports strategic goals

The teetering balance of coastal CO2

WHOI scientists Matt Long and Aleck Wang explain the incredibly important role of coastal seagrasses and rivers in the global carbon cycle

Edie Widder: A light in the darkness

By sharing her fascination with the luminous deep, explorer, author, and conservationist Edie Widder sheds light on why it matters.

Invasive tunicates have shellfish farmers crying “foul”

As shellfish farmers struggle with invasive tunicate invasions, scientists are trying to gain insight into the thermal tolerances for these strange critters and determine where they might show up next

Squid Games

Shortfin squid are becoming more available to New England fishermen, but why?

Partly cloudy with a chance of sharks

Researchers develop ‘heat map’ shark forecast system to improve beachgoer safety

OCIA: Accelerating the pace of ocean-climate research

The first five projects funded by the Ocean Climate Innovation Accelerator (OCIA) are set to advance research at the intersection of oceans and climate.

With worsening storms, can the Outer Banks protect its shoreline?

The double-whammy of more intense storms and a COVID-era real estate boom has scientists and planners focused on resiliency

Waves of inspiration

Rachael Talibart explores the infinite creativity of wave photography