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Newly developed bioadhesive sensors (BIMS) are effective and less invasive than traditional tagging. Scientists can attach them with a thin layer of dried-hydrogel in less than 20 seconds.
Researchers from WHOI studied the microbes in coral reef water by examining eight reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands over a period of seven years, which included periods of hurricane and coral disease disturbance.
Researchers at WHOI demonstrated that replaying healthy reef sounds could potentially be used to encourage coral larvae to recolonize damaged or degraded reefs.
High resolution satellite imagery and field-based validation surveys have provided the first multi-year time series documenting emperor penguin populations.
Researchers aim to use their science to help inform best practices and strategies to better protect fin whales in waters off NY and NJ
Woods Hole, Mass. – The New York Bight is an important year-round habitat for endangered fin whales, […]
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A conversation with Michael J. Moore, introduced by WHOI President and Director Peter de Menocal and hosted by WHOI Director of Special Projects Véronique LaCapra. June 22, 2023, 5:00pm ET
Join us as we learn about the extraordinary lives of seabirds and talk with scientists working to understand and protect them. Tomorrow, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET
April 24 marks the first-ever Right Whale Day in Massachusetts. WHOI biologist and veterinarian Michael Moore recently met with the resident who brought this special recognition about– and explains why it’s important to raise awareness about the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
The surprising role of gelatinous creatures in ocean and human health