Ocean & Human Lives
WHOI scientists discuss the chemistry behind Sri Lanka’s flaming plastic spill
Eight months after the M/V X-Press Pearl disaster in Sri Lanka, WHOI investigators talk about their research on the unique chemistry of the spilled plastic nurdles
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…
Five idioms for ocean lovers
Do these ocean idioms come from seafaring history or not? The world is mine oyster,…
An enduring legacy of impact in ocean and climate research
The new Francis E. Fowler IV Center for Ocean and Climate—a flagship program of WHOI’s…
Accessible Oceans
Making marine science available to the visually-impaired
Diverse Voices From Our Maritime Past
By providing access to local and marginalized voices, these archives hope to help ensure that…
A dragnet for toxic algae?
To keep a close eye on harmful algal blooms, shellfish farmers are relying on a…
How historic hurricanes can help predict storm intensity
Research into past hurricanes could help predict the strength of future storms, and inform infrastructure…
Oil spill response beneath the ice
Successful test deployment of WHOI vehicle Polaris expands U.S. Coast Guard response to oil spills…
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…
Five books WHOI researchers are reading right now
Ocean scientists don't just read peer-reviewed papers to stay inspired. Some require less-obvious forms of…
On the high seas
A cruise with a view: The deck of the Armstrong was a welcome change of…
Future Voices: how kids view our ocean in the coming decades
What will the global ocean look like in 50 years? As part of the Spring…
‘High-octane’ hurricane fuel swirls in the Gulf of Mexico
Researchers deploy an arsenal of underwater floats to monitor the Loop Current—one of the Atlantic…
WHOI establishes new fund to accelerate microplastics innovation
With the backing of a handful of family foundations, WHOI is launching a Marine Microplastics…
A Sea of Hazards
How ocean scientists are working to safeguard us from the perils of a changing ocean
Putting the ‘nuclear coffin’ in perspective
WHOI chemist and marine radioactivity expert shares his thoughts about radioactivity waste leaking from Runit…
Experts Explore the Ocean-Human Health Link
Eleonora Van Sitteren Guest Student, Lindell Lab I work with the Lindell Lab group at…
Can seismic data mules protect us from the next big one?
Researchers look to new seafloor earthquake detection systems for better detection and warning of seismic…
To sail, not to drift
Navigating a changing ecosystem, funding marine science, and finding hope—WHOI Deputy Director Rick Murray charts…
Looking into the Future
WHOI researchers discuss various ways that ocean science and technology are enabling a deeper understanding…
Are We Alone?
To discover life in space, we look to our ocean extremes to understand what it's…