Research Highlights
Oceanus Magazine
WHOI marine chemist Collin Ward weighs in on the lifespan of plastics and innovations to address this pollution
Researchers measure alkalinity flowing into the Gulf of Mexico to assess a carbon dioxide removal strategy
Wampanoag Tribal Member Leslie Jonas talks WHOI, Native rights, and a timely partnership
WHOI scientists Matt Long and Aleck Wang explain the incredibly important role of coastal seagrasses and rivers in the global carbon cycle
Danielle Haas Freeman draws on the language of chemistry to solve an oil spill puzzle
News Releases
Change was made in response to changing ship availability and to resulting changes in ocean conditions later in the year
What species live in this coral reef, and are they healthy? Chemical clues emitted by marine organisms might hold that information
In his new book, A Kids Book About Being a Scientist, award-winning author and WHOI chemist Chris Reddy encourages young people to explore the world around them
Human activities account for a substantial amount – anywhere from 20% to more than 60% – of toxic thallium that has entered the Baltic Sea over the past 80 years, according to new research by scientists affiliated with WHOI and other institutions.
Woods Hole, Mass. — Each year, the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) honors scientists for their outstanding achievements in aquatic science research, service, and education. The G. Evelyn Hutchinson Award recognizes a mid-career scientist who has…
News & Insights
WHOI marine chemist Chris Reddy weighs in on a methane leak in the Baltic Sea
WHOI geochemist Chris German pairs an autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) called a Wave Glider with other vehicles to expand research here and on other Ocean Worlds
Researchers investigate dust from the ocean’s farthest point from land to reconstruct the climactic history of the Southern Hemisphere, and understand how micronutrients have influenced biological productivity in this oceanic desert.
WHOI-MIT joint program student outfits her basement to do vital work on a marine carbon sensor
Infographics strive to give us a sense of how long plastic goods will last in the environment. But is this information reliable? The findings of a new study from WHOI may surprise you.