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In May 2024, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s fifth most populous state, was hit with unprecedented rainfall, affecting 2.3 million people. (Photo by: William Fernando Marx Purper/istock)

WHOI oceanographers investigate southern Brazil’s catastrophic flooding

In 2012, a long-lasting marine heatwave wreaked havoc on Maine’s aquatic life and fishing industry. At times, water temperatures were nearly 40°F above average. (Photo credit: Rachel Mann)

WHOI scientists aim to improve the study of marine heatwaves

WHOI’s Robert Weller named to NAE Class 2025 (Photo by: ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

WHOI’s Robert Weller named to National Academy of Engineering Class of 2025

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Unseen Ocean

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New study finds that critical ocean current has not declined in the last 60 years

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Proposed Wastewater Release into Cape Cod Bay Likely to Remain in Bay for at Least One Month, Study Finds

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Nature’s Language

Gulf Stream ocean currents

Ocean in Motion

Researchers analyzed sediment core samples collected by D/V JOIDES Resolution near Cape Town, South Africa. Their findings uncovered details about the changes in deep ocean temperature and salinity, as well as the mixing histories of waters originating in both the northern and southern hemispheres. (Photo by: Sophie Hines, ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

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

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Saving Tico

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

Amy Bower describes outreach work.

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

Historic map showing New England, plants, animals, and people

An Oceanographer’s Atlas

Coring a Salt Marsh

A new report on coastal resilience

Desertas Petrel

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones

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The long journey of Bottle No. 71645

Coastal communities in Ghana

WHOI to Receive Funding For Ocean Margins Initiative in West Africa

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Perkins School for the Blind Visit Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution