Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution stands as the premier independent non-profit entity focused on ocean research, exploration, and education. Our team of scientists and engineers strives to expand our understanding of the ocean, uncovering its effects on both our planet and our daily lives.

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Learning to see through cloudy waters

3 weeks ago | whoi.edu | Laura Castañón

Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) allow researchers to explore areas of the ocean that human divers can’t reach. But if the water is turbid—clouded with suspended particles or stirred-up sediment—ROVs are limited in what they can do. Human pilots need to be able to see clearly to carry out delicate tasks like manipulating dangerous objects or interacting with a fragile environment.
Does plastic last for thousands of years in the environment?

1 month ago | whoi.edu | Alison Pearce Stevens

Plastic pollution is a serious—and growing—environmental problem, with millions of tons of bags, bottles, fishing gear and more piling up on land and floating out to sea. But just how long does it last—and how can we innovate new materials to address the problem moving forward? WHOI scientists are investigating both issues. It’s easy to think the sole problem with plastic lies in its long life. Some estimates put the lifespan of some kinds of plastic as high as 1,000 years.
Media Tip Sheet - January 2025

Jan 3, 2025 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

JANUARY 2025 MEDIA TIP SHEETWelcome to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s media tip sheet. Our goal is to provide an advanced or detailed look at stories we believe are impactful or trending and offer WHOI experts if you’re interested in a deeper dive. A new predator found 7,902 meters below the surfaceThe ocean's hadal zone, characterized by darkness and intense pressure, seems uninhabitable, yet dozens of unique organisms call it home.
Deep-sea amphipod name inspired by medieval English literature

Dec 19, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

When it comes to naming newly discovered species, it’s not unheard of for scientists to draw from the world of fiction in their taxonomic descriptions. There are plenty of examples out there. Like the never-before-seen genus of shrimp found in Southeast Asia in 1997, whose bold-striped patterns earned it the name Potamalpheops tigger after the Whinnie-the-Pooh character Tigger.
2025 Potential Projects

Dec 17, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Dept. Julien Bonnel Read moreRead Less My research focuses on the development and use of acoustical techniques and data analysis methods to study the ocean. My activity is interdisciplinary and collaborative, and my lab is open to interns, students and post-docs with various interests, covering signal processing, acoustics, oceanography and marine biology. My personal playground is in between signal processing and ocean acoustics.
Best of 2024 at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Dec 17, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

Our vessels circled the globe, our vehicles descended to the depths, and our people never stopped pursuing high-integrity, independent, ocean science. Join us, as we work for the good of our ocean, our planet, and our future. This year our top stories were about pursuing energy and food security solutions without harming marine life or damaging the ocean.
What is the biological carbon pump?

Dec 6, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

Scientists have long known that the ocean plays an essential role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere, but a study from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) shows that the efficiency of the ocean’s “biological carbon pump” has been drastically underestimated, with implications for future climate assessments.
5 Takeaways for the Ocean from the COP29 Climate Conference

Dec 5, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

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Go with the flow

Nov 22, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

We always joke—sort of crassly—that there’s no such thing as “safely out to sea”—not for mariners anyway. You come to appreciate the beauty of the ocean on the good days, but you also learn the harsh reality that the ocean doesn’t care about you. This is especially true when navigating the force of large currents. Ocean currents can be challenging when you’re trying to ensure scientific missions go off without a hitch.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Nov 20, 2024 | whoi.edu | Dina Pandya

For 60 years, the WHOI-operated human occupied submersible Alvin has carried scientists deep into the ocean to explore mysteries that were once out of reach. WHOI biologist Tim Shank—who has made more than 75 Alvin dives in his career—describes how the vehicle is helping researchers advance ocean science as never before.