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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.

Ribbon cutting of RWH trail

Interactive Climate Tour Opens in Woods Hole

October 25, 2023

A diverse group of community members, local businesses, government officials, and science institutions came together yesterday to officially launch a self-guided climate walking trail in the village of Woods Hole. The ResilientWoodsHole (RWH) Climate Walking Trail opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Woods Hole Waterfront Park.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Visits Woods Hole

June 4, 2021

(From left to right): WHOI Deputy Director and Vice President for Science and Engineering Rick Murray, Mass. Congressman William Keating, Mass. Senator Edward Markey, WHOI’s Carl Hartsfield, U.S. Commerce Secretary…

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Falmouth Planning Board votes to rename street in WHOI Village Campus

March 11, 2021

Oceanographer cartologist Marie Tharp to be recognized during Women’s History Month Woods Hole, MA. (March 11, 2021) – The Falmouth Planning Board has approved the name change of a street…

Convergence Accelerator could help to meet “An Ocean of Need”

November 18, 2020

Innovative National Science Foundation program aims to address major ocean-related societal issues

WHOI Wishes NOAA a Happy 50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

Work by NOAA, WHOI and many other partners have helped monitor and protect countless marine species, including humpback whales (shown here lunge-feeding) and critically endangered right whales in waters near…

We have a new privacy policy

October 2, 2020

Whether you’re making a donation, attending one of our events, or subscribing to our award-winning magazine, here’s what to know about your information at WHOI

What does science say about your kind personality?

July 24, 2020

Take the WHOI Kind Quiz to learn about your Kind personality. Are you like Mr. Rogers or Florence Nightingale? With every Kind Quiz taken, WHOI receives a gift.

WHOI Scientists Make Woods Hole Film Festival Appearance

July 17, 2020

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists appear in two shorts and a feature film at this year’s Woods Hole Film Festival (WHFF). In addition, scientists will also participate in Q&A…

Alvin Disassembly

Overhaul to take Alvin to greater extremes

July 7, 2020

The Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) Alvin returned to Woods Hole, Mass. this spring for the final phase of an overhaul that will allow the submarine to dive to 6,500 meters.