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Resilient Woods Hole Volunteers

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.

Open Ocean

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

Streaming off the ice shelf

WHOI receives $1.6 Million to build revolutionary Antarctic ice shelf monitoring system

August 13, 2024

SAMS will operate autonomously for years in hostile, difficult-to-reach locations that are Ground Zero for global sea-level rise

Drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution

Mantle rock recovery may reveal secrets of Earth’s history

August 8, 2024

Scientists unravel the role of our planet’s mantle in volcanism and global cycles

WHOI computer scientist Yogi Girdhar

WHOI announces transformative $10 million gift

July 31, 2024

A gift from the Grossman Family Foundation’s Catalyst Fund will accelerate ocean science and engineering, spur innovation, and strengthen WHOI’s position at the forefront of ocean science

WHOI Sea Grant receives funding to support community-driven marine debris solutions

July 29, 2024

WHOI Sea Grant among recipients; funding will support innovative marine debris prevention and removal

Model of Europa

WHOI to host NASA exhibit on upcoming mission

July 25, 2024

Gear up for the launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission with interactive exhibits, captivating models, and special guest speakers.

New harmful algal blooms report

July 23, 2024

Updated national science strategy for harmful algal research and response builds on major accomplishments, findings.

WHOI and UVI

WHOI and the University of the Virgin Islands extend Partnership

July 16, 2024

WHOI and the University of the Virgin Islands entered into a MOU extending their working partnership in the exploration and protection of the world’s oceans.

Alexandrium cutlures

The Detection of a Massive Harmful Algal Bloom in the Arctic Prompts Real-Time Advisories to Western Alaskan Communities

July 10, 2024

The potent toxicity of the 2022 HAB event “posed an unprecedented risk to human and ecosystem health.”

Desertas Petrel

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones

July 9, 2024

A new study reveals that the rare Desertas Petrels, a wide-ranging seabird in the North Atlantic, exhibit unique foraging behaviors during hurricane season.

Black Girls Dive Scholars

Black Girls Dive Foundation Launches Program in Partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

June 28, 2024

Three BGDF scholars will participate in the BGD IMPETUS-Internship at WHOI. This paid, 10-week summer program provides an opportunity for BGD Scholars to engage in cutting-edge research.

Ocean

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution working with Ocean Discovery League on next generation deep ocean sensor system

June 27, 2024

Group received $1.2MM NOAA grant, one of the largest single investments in technology targeting the deep sea.

Yawkey 2023

Yawkey Foundation and WHOI present: Ocean & Climate Outreach Series

June 25, 2024

Looking for a fun, free, interactive way to learn more about the mysteries of the ocean? WHOI & the Yawkey Foundation present the 2024 Ocean and Climate Outreach Series.

new vent

Warm water could persist within icy ocean worlds

June 24, 2024

A new study investigates how the influence of low gravity, as found on ocean worlds in our solar system, impacts flow of water and heat below their seafloors.

Titan

Wave activity on Saturn’s largest moon

June 20, 2024

MIT, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers find wave activity on Saturn’s largest moon may be strong enough to erode the coastlines of lakes and seas.

USVI Reef

WHOI Scientists ‘read’ the messages in chemical clues left by coral reef inhabitants

June 10, 2024

What species live in this coral reef, and are they healthy? Chemical clues emitted by marine organisms might hold that information