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WHOI’s Julie Huber Among 65 Fellows Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Fellows are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process, based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions.
Read MoreWHOI’s Robert Weller named to National Academy of Engineering Class of 2025
Weller was named for his contributions to the theory, observation, and instrumentation of the upper ocean and air-sea interface.
Read MoreScientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution identify heat-resistant kelp strain
A new strain of kelp can help support sustainable farming
Read MoreResearchers to host roundtable meetings on shipwrecks and ghost gear
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Center for Coastal Studies to host listening sessions with local fishers
Read MoreNew study provides insight into how some species thrive in dark, oxygen-free environments
New research on single-celled organisms sheds light on deep-sea energy sources
Read MoreNew study finds that critical ocean current has not declined in the last 60 years
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps to regulate the Earth’s climate and weather
Read MoreWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution Licenses Ocean Technology to ARMADA Marine Robotics
These agreements mark a significant milestone in WHOI’s efforts to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and the commercialization of transformative ocean technologies.
Read MoreNew study highlights the correlation between live corals and fishing yields
Research led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution predicts lower fishing yields as corals struggle to survive
Read MoreNewly published study reveals diversity of novel hydrothermal vent styles on the Arctic Ocean floor
Research offers potential understanding of habitability on ocean worlds in the outer solar system
Read MoreWHOI vehicles go to extreme sides of the globe
Simultaneous missions near Greenland and American Samoa support critical research about ocean life and sea level rise
Read MoreWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution and partners discover new ocean predator in the Atacama Trench
This crustacean is the first large, active predatory amphipod from these extreme depths.
Read MoreProposed Wastewater Release into Cape Cod Bay Likely to Remain in Bay for at Least One Month, Study Finds
Their findings are based on a model of the circulation patterns around Cape Cod Bay and provide insight into the seasonal differences in conditions in and around the Bay.
Read MoreCoastal retreat in Alaska is accelerating because of compound climate impacts
Observations have shown coastal erosion as an increasing Arctic hazard, but other hazards—including sea level rise and permafrost thaw subsidence—have received less attention.
Read MoreCould a multivitamin help save coral reefs? Preliminary data says yes
Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution partner with the University of the Virgin Islands to create a resilient artificial reef
Read MoreMulti-disciplinary teams respond to recent hurricanes to measure real time impacts of storm surge, waves
A joint team, including WHOI researchers, recently mobilized to investigate the real-time impacts of storm surge and waves from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Read MoreWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Brazilian State of Pará sign Memorandum of Understanding in advance of COP30
The agreement underscores a commitment between the two parties to host an Ocean Pavilion in the official Blue Zone of COP30 in Belem, Brazil.
Read MoreDeep ocean clues to a million-year-old Ice Age puzzle revealed in new study
A new WHOI-led study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth’s ice ages.
Read MoreWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution names Diane Foster Vice President for Academic Programs and Dean
Foster comes to WHOI after an extensive national search and brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Read MoreWHOI and Brazil-based NGO partner to save West Indian manatee
A new study shines light on the role of currents in marine mammal conservation
Read MoreWeddell seals in the Antarctic strategically time their most extreme dives to maximize foraging
New research from WHOI and partners sheds light on a novel dive foraging strategy.
Read MoreOcean leaders renew focus on the sea ahead of UN summit
WHOI and partners pen Baku Declaration, emphasizing the need for ocean observatories to meet climate and biodiversity goals at COP29
Read MoreWHOI researchers reinforce acoustic enhancement as a reef restoration method
Using successful techniques from an earlier study, acoustic enrichment continues to show promise
Read MoreFall 2024: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Elects New Corporation Members
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…
Read MoreThe Ocean Pavilion Returns to International Climate Conference for a Third Year
Leading science institutions and partners will make the case for greater inclusion of the ocean at COP29
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