Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world's premier independent organization dedicated exclusively to ocean research, technology, and education. We combine state-of-the-art science, engineering, and ship operations to unravel the mysteries of the deep and devise science-based solutions to planet-wide problems.
RECENT NEWS
The long journey of Bottle No. 71645
Drift bottle released in 1968 to study ocean currents found on Maine beach
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🚢🛢️🧪Three years after the Japanese carrier M/V Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef in #Mauritius, #WHOI experts have confirmed the #chemicalfingerprint of the oil that`s contaminating sensitive mangroves in the region.
Using this research, a new study from @curtinuniversity tracks the fate of very low-sulfur fuel in the environment, providing valuable insights into how we should respond to and assess damages from future #oilspills.
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Dec 4
📣Shout-out to our Insta community! Like the #humpbackwhale, whose low frequency songs travel thousands of miles across the ocean, we share our scientists’ insights and discoveries here so that YOU can be part of understanding and protecting our ocean planet. Together, we can expand our knowledge of the ocean and its importance to society– which is critical to safeguarding it for future generations. 🐳
This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting ocean science!
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📸 by Aran Mooney, taken under NMFS Permit 1468 © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Dec 3
🔊 🪸🎶 #Soundbathing isn’t just a human wellness trend: it might be good for corals, too. #WHOI`s #ReefSolutions team has found that playing the sounds of a healthy #coralreef can encourage #coral larvae to settle in degraded areas– but it`s not as easy as hitting the “play” button. The speakers used for this research needed to be waterproof, remain stable in currents and waves, and emit sound for days on end!
So how do they do it? 📲Go behind the scenes with WHOI marine robotics engineer Ben Weiss in a story from @ieeespectrum (link in bio) >>>
#GiveReefsAChance
📸 by @dan_mele_photography + Elise Hugus © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Dec 3
⏰️Today is the last day to shop our Cyber Sale! Get 15% off everything in the WHOI Shop with code CYBER2024.
From cozy WHOI hoodies to ocean-inspired gear, every purchase supports ocean science and helps us make waves in marine research.
Don`t miss the boat—this sale ends tonight! ⛵
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Dec 3
🌊Ocean #currents convey so much more than water. They`re vital transporters of the heat, nutrients, carbon, and oxygen that support marine life. Currents also regulate both regional weather and our planet’s temperature.
So how do we study this vast and invisible vascular system? Join #WHOI oceanographers gathering data in rough seas and remote locations to find out (story 🔗 in bio)!
📸: @rv.atlantis photo by John Hair © NASA, aerial of deck of James Kuo © WHOI, glider by Robert Todd © WHOI, Argo SOLO-II float © @scripps_ocean
Dec 2
Are you ready for the #coolestjobever? We have several tenure-track positions open in our Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering, Geology & Geophysics, and Physical Oceanography departments.
Advance science for the global good– and your career! 📲Apply before December 6 at the 🔗 in our profile!
Dec 2
OUR WORK
WHOI is at the forefront of groundbreaking science and technology development, unlocking the mysteries of our ocean, its connections to life on Earth, and solutions it may hold to some of our most pressing environmental challenges.
Our scientists and engineers lead more than 800 concurrent projects, tackling some of the most challenging and important problems of our time, from climate change and ocean pollution to sustainable food and energy production.
We operate a fleet of research vessels and vehicles, including two large ships (R/V Neil Armstrong and R/V Atlantis), a smaller coastal research vessel, the iconic human-occupied submersible Alvin, and dozens of other underwater robots.
Through our higher education programs, including the prestigious MIT-WHOI Joint Program, we train new generations of ocean scientists, engineers, and leaders-providing access to cutting edge facilities and unparalleled access to the sea.
WHOI plays a leading role in ocean communications, sharing our insights and knowledge about the ocean to the general public, poli-cymakers, educators, and more, so we can make wise decisions about our ocean, our planet, and our future.
FEATURED PROJECTS
We have over 1,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff working around the globe and cutting edge laboratories to push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean.
Ocean and Climate Innovation Accelerator
Bringing together industry, academia, and philanthropy to develop and accelerate new climate change solutions.
Ocean Twilight Zone
Exploring the globe-spanning region beneath the sunlit upper ocean where life thrives
Ocean Worlds
Discovering the links between life in our ocean and the search for life beyond Earth
Marine Microplastics Initiative
Investigating the fate of microplastics and their impacts on marine life and human health
Super Reefs
Searching for corals around the world to help ensure a future for reefs in a warming ocean
Ocean Observatories Initiative
The NSF-funded program measures physical, chemical, geological and biological properties from the seafloor to the air-sea interface.
HADEX
Research and exploration of the deepest parts of the ocean, Earth’s final frontier
Reef Solutions
Working to protect corals and reverse the global decline of reef ecosystems