How the Ocean Works
An introduction to marsh bothering
A sea-level modeler plunges into fieldwork on Prince Edward Island
When will Antarctica’s ice cliffs come crashing down?
Researchers challenge their own assumptions to improve sea-level rise predictions
Living on the edge
Science faces off with an increasingly volatile coast
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…
Waiting on the next freshwater flush
Could the unprecedented amounts of freshwater in the Beaufort Sea stall the current system that…
Edie Widder: A light in the darkness
By sharing her fascination with the luminous deep, explorer, author, and conservationist Edie Widder sheds…
A toxic double whammy for sea anemones
Exposure to both oil and sunlight can be harmful to sea anemones
4 Potential Solutions for Corals in Crisis
Racing against the clock, WHOI researchers and colleagues are developing innovative solutions to rebuild reefs…
Creating synergy through art and science
A collaboration between the Art League of Rhode Island and WHOI scientists transforms abstract concepts…
Novel tool sheds light on coral reef erosion
Coral reefs are among the last lines of defense against coastal flooding.
Partly cloudy with a chance of sharks
Researchers develop ‘heat map’ shark forecast system to improve beachgoer safety
7 Places and Things Alvin Can Explore Now
With its new depth rating of 6500 meters (4 miles), WHOI's human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin…
On the crumbling edge
The race to ensure protection for the emperor penguin across the world
The hypoxic reef
Scientists say a lack of oxygen might be stressing tropical reefs even more than warming…
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…
Waves of inspiration
Rachael Talibart explores the infinite creativity of wave photography
Coral time machines
Sophie Hines discusses the paleo-research power of fossil corals
Dune buggies and diving:
PhD student Ciara Dooley talks about coastal research with the DUNEX Program
How to speak “Ocean”
Major communications initiative aims to bridge gaps in ocean literacy and awareness
An ocean of opportunity
Ocean experts explore the potential risks and rewards of ocean-based solutions to climate change