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Deep ocean clues to a million-year-old Ice Age puzzle revealed in new study

November 8, 2024

A new WHOI-led study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth’s ice ages.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution names Diane Foster Vice President for Academic Programs and Dean

November 7, 2024

Foster comes to WHOI after an extensive national search and brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

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WHOI and Brazil-based NGO partner to save West Indian manatee

October 30, 2024

A new study shines light on the role of currents in marine mammal conservation

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Weddell seals in the Antarctic strategically time their most extreme dives to maximize foraging

October 29, 2024

New research from WHOI and partners sheds light on a novel dive foraging strategy.

Ocean leaders renew focus on the sea ahead of UN summit

October 24, 2024

WHOI and partners pen Baku Declaration, emphasizing the need for ocean observatories to meet climate and biodiversity goals at COP29

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WHOI researchers reinforce acoustic enhancement as a reef restoration method

October 23, 2024

Using successful techniques from an earlier study, acoustic enrichment continues to show promise

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Fall 2024: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Elects New Corporation Members

October 18, 2024

Woods Hole, Mass. – At Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI’s) Fall Joint Meeting of the Board and Corporation today, Institution leaders elected five new Corporation Members. “I am pleased to welcome and thank our new Corporation Members for being a…

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The Ocean Pavilion Returns to International Climate Conference for a Third Year

October 17, 2024

Leading science institutions and partners will make the case for greater inclusion of the ocean at COP29

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WHOI Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater

October 17, 2024

A new version of CDA was found to be the fastest degrading bioplastic material tested in seawater and is a promising replacement for other long-lasting foam plastic materials.

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Ship-mounted camera systems increase protections for marine mammals

October 15, 2024

This technology uses thermal imaging to detect a whale’s body or spout and provides real-time information on their distance and bearing from a vessel.

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AMS honors Dr. Amy Bower with 2025 Henry Stommel Research Medal

October 3, 2024

This is the highest honor the American Meteorological Society (AMS) presents to oceanographers.

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New funding will boost vital reef restoration work

October 2, 2024

Coral Research and Development Accelerator Program funding will advance acoustic enhancement research in the Caribbean

Benjamin Van Mooy

WHOI senior scientist named 2024 MacArthur Fellow

October 1, 2024

Benjamin Van Mooy receives “genius grant” for his research on biogeochemical networks and the impacts of climate change on ocean health

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WHOI receives funding for next-gen ROVs

September 27, 2024

A new, integrated system will enable ocean science, exploration, and restoration efforts from a wider range of vessels.

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A new report on coastal resilience

September 24, 2024

New report released during NY Climate Week and upcoming UN General Assembly high-level plenary meeting on threats posed by sea level rise

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Resilience efforts take off nationwide, what have we learned on Cape Cod?

September 19, 2024

ResilientWoodsHole utilizes science and community to take on the impacts of climate change.

Ben Van Mooy and a Sediment Trap

Microbe Dietary Preferences Influence the Effectiveness of Carbon Sequestration in the Deep Ocean

September 13, 2024

A series of seemingly small processes helps carry carbon dioxide from the ocean’s surface to the deep sea, where it can be stored away for decades.

Swimming crustacean eats unlikely food source in the deep ocean

September 11, 2024

Increased capabilities in the human occupied submersible Alvin open a window on a rarely seen behavior.

Can adding iron to the ocean help it absorb CO2?

September 9, 2024

A newly published article spells out the work needed to assess the potential of ocean iron fertilization as a low cost, scalable, and rapidly deployable method of mCDR.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Announces Shift of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Field Trials to Summer 2025

August 14, 2024

Change was made in response to changing ship availability and to resulting changes in ocean conditions later in the year