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 10,000-foot view
WHOI’s Tom Bell tracks changes to vulnerable coastal ecosystems with aerial imagery
🏃♂️Meet Audrey Grimes, one of the 10 #TeamWHOI runners Racing for the Ocean in the 52nd @falmouthroadrace. The 2022 @whoi_ssf alumna is running to support our marine research– and you can support too, by following the link in our bio!
"There are so many incredible fields of research going on at WHOI," Audrey says. "I want to support the scientists and team members that are working hard to learn as much as we can about the ocean and how best to conserve it."
Jul 6
🌊Looking for ways to enjoy the ocean– without going to the beach?
Check out the new #ExploringCapeCod Waters exhibit at @capecodchildrensmuseum, brought to you by #WHOI!
Featuring #handson activities, #interactive videos of deep-sea life, and a #watertable to encourage play and learning about currents, physics, and engineering, the WHOI exhibit complements the museum`s #STEAM room, climb-aboard ship, and submersible (recently made-over as research vessel @rv.atlantis and sub #Alvin).
In conjunction with @whoiseagrant, the museum is offering #OceanAmbassador badges to young visitors. School-age children can enjoy scavenger hunts, puzzles, and take-home activities to learn about and preserve the waterways of #CapeCod.
📲Visit the link in bio to plan your visit!
📸 by Jason Goldstein © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
#VisitCapeCod #VisitWHOI #VacationStaycation #STEMFunForKids
Jul 6
🌀Is knowledge about ancient #hurricanes stuck in the mud?
Paleotempestologists, or ancient storm scientists, are sifting through centuries of #dirtdata to examine the intensity of #storms throughout history. #WHOI geologist Jeff Donnelly and other experts say that human-driven climate change is warming the oceans so much that hurricane seasons could become "far more relentless than anything modern society has seen so far."
📲Learn more from @washingtonpost (story link in bio)!
📸 by Saul Martinez/The Washington Post
Jul 6
⛈️ Rain doesn’t mean your trip to #CapeCod will be a total washout! There are plenty of #indoor activities for the whole family to enjoy– including interactive fun at #WHOI’s Ocean Science Discovery Center!
Take the pilot’s seat in a replica of the human-occupied submersible #Alvin and learn about its 1986 trip to the wreck of the #Titanic! While you`re at it, learn about our research into ocean-based #climatesolutions, #shark-tracking #robots, and amazing #deepsea animals! We also offer daily tours, #AskAScientist sessions, a kid-friendly #SplashLab experiment, and outdoor music.
Find out the many reasons to #VisitWoodsHole, rain or shine, from @bostonglobe at the link in our profile!
#VisitWHOI
Jul 5
🗓️Save the date for a special outdoor screening of #JAWS, presented by @yawkeyfdns and @woodsholefilmfestival
Join us on the lawn behind Redfield Auditorium, 45 Water Street, #WoodsHole, for this #shark-y summer classic—and discover why these iconic #oceanpredators are not as scary as Hollywood would have you believe.
The #outdoormovie starts at dusk, but you`re invited to come early for free popcorn, trivia and a chance to win prizes! Bring a blanket or lawn chair! In case of rain, the film will be shown inside Redfield Auditorium.
#WHOI Ocean & Climate Outreach Series events are free and open to the public.
#VisitWHOI #Sharks #SharksAreAwesome
Jul 5
Happy 4th of July from all of us at Woods Hole Oceanographic!
The Stars & Stripes wave from WHOI`s first research vessel Atlantis, the country`s first dedicated open-ocean oceanographic ship, in service from 1930-1964.
Jul 4
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, policymakers, 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