Ocean intelligence forged and proven at sea
Operations depend on ocean conditions
Energy systems, coastal infrastructure, maritime activity, and global supply chains are increasingly shaped by ocean dynamics that are difficult to observe, predict, and operate within.
Decisions are made under growing uncertainty
Organizations are making high‑consequence operational and investment decisions without integrated, at‑sea intelligence across space, surface, and subsea domains.
Capability requires collective action
Ocean IQ enables sustained collaboration—pooling resources, expertise, and infrastructure—to translate science and engineering into validated, real‑world capability rather than isolated technologies.
Learn about Ocean IQ membership and participation pathways.
WHOI OCEANWORKS
What is Ocean IQ?
Ocean IQ does not advocate for specific outcomes or endorse technologies. It provides independent scientific and engineering assessment grounded in evidence and experience at sea.
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION
Why ocean intelligence matters
Scientific understanding of ocean processes and variability
Engineered systems that observe, operate, and survive at sea
Continuous iteration between data, models, and deployed technology
Areas of Engagement
Applying ocean intelligence across sectors
Ocean IQ applies the same science‑and‑engineering foundation across multiple ocean‑dependent domains, where decisions are shaped by risk, uncertainty, and real ocean conditions.
Energy Systems ● Coastal & Offshore Infrastructure ● Marine Carbon ● Aquaculture
Ocean-Health Connections ● Maritime Operations
These domains share a common intelligence backbone—integrating space, surface, and subsea observation—so progress in one accelerates capability across the entire system.
Participation
How participation works
Ocean IQ brings organizations into sustained collaboration with WHOI researchers and engineers.
Participation in Ocean IQ is problem‑driven.
Anchor participants help articulate priority challenges and decision needs, and WHOI researchers and engineers respond by shaping appropriate research, development, and pathways grounded in work at sea to address them.
What Participation Provides
Structured Engagement with WHOI Experts
Direct access to the scientists and engineers who generate and interpret ocean knowledge.
At‑Sea Insight
Understanding informed by sustained deployment and performance across ocean environments—from surface to seafloor, integrated with space‑based observation.
Translation to Real‑World Contexts
Collaborative engagement designed to support informed planning, operations, and technology development under real ocean conditions.
Ocean IQ is designed to support learning and decision‑making through independent science and engineering—not to deliver commercial products, services, or predetermined outcomes.
The Front Door
OceanWorks
OceanWorks is WHOI's front door for industry engagement-helping organizations navigate capabilities, align questions with the right expertise, and engage in ways that are coordinated and appropriate for the work.
Collaborative Consortium
Industry + WHOI scientists and engineers
At‑Sea Deployment
Ships, AUVs, gliders, real ocean conditions
Persistent Ocean Observing
MVCO, sensors, moorings, space‑to‑sea
STEM & Workforce Development
Training the next generation of ocean engineers, operators, and technologists at sea
Ocean IQ integrates people, platforms, and pipelines to build enduring ocean capability.
Ocean conditions, observing capabilities, and decision needs are evolving rapidly. Early engagement through Ocean IQ helps ensure that emerging ocean science is translated into practice thoughtfully-grounded in evidence, transparency, and direct collaboration with WHOI teams.
Limited Invitation
Ocean IQTM Launch
June 26, 2026 · Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Join us at WHOI to learn more about Ocean IQ, engage directly with researchers and engineers, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Ocean IQ is seeking organizations interested in engaging with WHOI as research partners.
CONTACT WHOI OCEANWORKS:
oceanworks@whoi.edu