Ocean Life
Wind Water and Ice
Like fiction, but real. Explore the “superpowers” of three Antarctic icons
Nowhere to go
As sea ice dwindles, Antarctic krill face an uncertain future
Filming in the Arctic Night
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Emmy-nominated PBS film, Life in The Dark: The…
Making sense of a mystery fish
Scientists tackle long-standing questions about the elusive American eel
Up close and personal
Ocean robots work alongside marine animals to study their behavior
As illegal fishing rages on, is there any hope on the horizon?
WHOI economist Yaqin Liu weighs in on the scourge of illegal fishing and what can…
Four wins worth recognizing this World Ocean Month
Amid a sea of environmental issues, these four victories spark hope for the ocean's future
Group Chat
Underwater robots communicate in text-like fashion off the coast of Oahu
Keeping an ear out for whales
Scientists look to safeguard the mammals with robotic buoys in the New York Bight
Are warming Alaskan Arctic waters a new toxic algal hotspot?
WHOI researchers warn Arctic communities following detection of a harmful bloom
Can Sound Help Save Coral Reefs?
WHOI scientists use sound to attract larval corals that could help rebuild reef ecosystems
Is the Great Barrier Reef making a comeback?
The world's largest reef saw record growth after years of bleaching, but it's not out…
Casting a (long) line to the twilight zone food web
Scientists and fishermen work together to study key predators in the ocean twilight zone
Bridge-to-PhD program at WHOI opens doors for new scientists
WHOI's Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP) works to expand BIPOC representation…
An introduction to marsh bothering
A sea-level modeler plunges into fieldwork on Prince Edward Island
Making a splash on TikTok
Nate “The lumpfish guy” Spada brings ocean science to millions with amazing creatures and a…
An aquatic outbreak
Stony coral tissue loss disease continues devastating Caribbean reefs. Here's what we know about it…
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
Invasive tunicates have shellfish farmers crying “foul”
As shellfish farmers struggle with invasive tunicate invasions, scientists are trying to gain insight into…
Squid Games
Shortfin squid are becoming more available to New England fishermen, but why?
4 Potential Solutions for Corals in Crisis
Racing against the clock, WHOI researchers and colleagues are developing innovative solutions to rebuild reefs…