Latest news from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/could-a-multivitamin-help-save-coral-reefs-preliminary-data-says-yes/?sc=rsin /articles/could-a-multivitamin-help-save-coral-reefs-preliminary-data-says-yes/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:15:52 EST Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution partner with the University of the Virgin Islands to create a resilient artificial reef Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/multi-disciplinary-teams-respond-to-recent-hurricanes-to-measure-real-time-impacts-of-storm-surge-waves/?sc=rsin /articles/multi-disciplinary-teams-respond-to-recent-hurricanes-to-measure-real-time-impacts-of-storm-surge-waves/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:15:13 EST A joint team, including WHOI researchers, recently mobilized to investigate the real-time impacts of storm surge and waves from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-and-brazilian-state-of-par-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-in-advance-of-cop30/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-and-brazilian-state-of-par-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-in-advance-of-cop30/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:35:57 EST Today, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the Brazilian state of Para, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining mutual goals, responsibilities, and intentions in advance of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30) which will take place in Belem (located in the State of Para) Brazil, November 10 - 21, 2025. This will be the first time the Amazon will host a climate COP. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/deep-ocean-clues-to-a-million-year-old-ice-age-puzzle-revealed-in-new-study/?sc=rsin /articles/deep-ocean-clues-to-a-million-year-old-ice-age-puzzle-revealed-in-new-study/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:45:11 EST Using climate records spanning the past 1.2 million years, the team reconstructed deep ocean properties that are crucial for understanding the ocean's flow and carbon sequestration capabilities. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-names-diane-foster-vice-president-for-academic-programs-and-dean/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-names-diane-foster-vice-president-for-academic-programs-and-dean/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:27 EST Foster comes to WHOI after an extensive national search and brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/whoi-and-brazil-based-ngo-partner-to-save-west-indian-manatee/?sc=rsin /articles/whoi-and-brazil-based-ngo-partner-to-save-west-indian-manatee/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:05:38 EST A new study shines light on the role of currents in marine mammal conservation Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/weddell-seals-in-the-antarctic-strategically-time-their-most-extreme-dives-to-maximize-foraging/?sc=rsin /articles/weddell-seals-in-the-antarctic-strategically-time-their-most-extreme-dives-to-maximize-foraging/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:10:37 EST New research from WHOI and partners sheds light on a novel dive foraging strategy. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-researchers-use-the-sounds-of-healthy-coral-reefs-to-encourage-growth-of-a-new-species-of-coral-larvae/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-researchers-use-the-sounds-of-healthy-coral-reefs-to-encourage-growth-of-a-new-species-of-coral-larvae/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:50:24 EST Using successful techniques from an earlier study, acoustic enrichment continues to show promise Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/ocean-pavilion-partners-release-cop29-baku-ocean-declaration-in-advance-of-un-climate-conference/?sc=rsin /articles/ocean-pavilion-partners-release-cop29-baku-ocean-declaration-in-advance-of-un-climate-conference/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:24 EST Declaration calls for renewed focus on global ocean observations to support goals of the climate, biodiversity, and desertification efforts worldwide Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/the-ocean-pavilion-returns-to-international-climate-conference-for-a-third-year/?sc=rsin /articles/the-ocean-pavilion-returns-to-international-climate-conference-for-a-third-year/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:09 EST Leading science institutions and partners will make the case for greater inclusion of the ocean at COP29 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/whoi-scientists-discover-fastest-degrading-bioplastic-in-seawater/?sc=rsin /articles/whoi-scientists-discover-fastest-degrading-bioplastic-in-seawater/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:10:00 EST After years of testing, a new version of CDA was found to be the fastest degrading bioplastic material tested in seawater--and it's a promising replacement for other foam plastic materials, like Styrofoam, which can linger in the environment for many years. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-collaborates-with-matson-navigation-company-to-increase-protections-for-marine-mammals/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-collaborates-with-matson-navigation-company-to-increase-protections-for-marine-mammals/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:28 EST Ship-mounted camera systems provide real-time detection and increased response time, can reduce the number of whales killed by vessel strikes Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-and-partners-receive-1-5-million-to-continue-vital-reef-restoration-work/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-and-partners-receive-1-5-million-to-continue-vital-reef-restoration-work/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:05:08 EST Coral Research and Development Accelerator Program funding will advance acoustic enhancement research in the Caribbean Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-s-benjamin-van-mooy-named-2024-macarthur-fellow/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-s-benjamin-van-mooy-named-2024-macarthur-fellow/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:05:42 EST The goal of the fellowship is to provide recipients the greatest possible flexibility to pursue their professional vision in the absence of specific obligations or reporting requirements. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-receives-nsf-and-noaa-funding-for-new-family-of-remotely-operated-vehicles/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-receives-nsf-and-noaa-funding-for-new-family-of-remotely-operated-vehicles/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:05:05 EST A new, integrated system will enable ocean science, exploration, and restoration efforts from a wider range of vessels, paving the way for more successful and efficient operations Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-s-marine-policy-center-releases-coastal-resilience-and-sea-level-rise-workshop-report/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-s-marine-policy-center-releases-coastal-resilience-and-sea-level-rise-workshop-report/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:54 EST New report released during NY Climate Week and upcoming UN General Assembly high-level plenary meeting on threats posed by sea level rise Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/microbe-dietary-preferences-influence-the-effectiveness-of-carbon-sequestration-in-the-deep-ocean/?sc=rsin /articles/microbe-dietary-preferences-influence-the-effectiveness-of-carbon-sequestration-in-the-deep-ocean/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:30 EST A series of seemingly small processes helps carry carbon dioxide from the ocean's surface to the deep sea, where it can be stored away for decades. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/swimming-crustacean-eats-unlikely-food-source-in-the-deep-ocean/?sc=rsin /articles/swimming-crustacean-eats-unlikely-food-source-in-the-deep-ocean/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:46 EST Increased capabilities in the human-occupied submersible Alvin open a window on a rarely seen behavior Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/newly-published-article-outlines-case-for-considering-adding-iron-to-the-ocean-for-carbon-dioxide-removal/?sc=rsin /articles/newly-published-article-outlines-case-for-considering-adding-iron-to-the-ocean-for-carbon-dioxide-removal/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:51 EST A newly published article spells out the work needed to assess the potential of ocean iron fertilization as a low cost, scalable, and rapidly deployable method of mCDR. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-announces-1-6-million-grant-to-build-revolutionary-antarctic-ice-shelf-monitoring-system/?sc=rsin /articles/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-announces-1-6-million-grant-to-build-revolutionary-antarctic-ice-shelf-monitoring-system/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:05:16 EST SAMS will operate autonomously for years in hostile, difficult-to-reach locations that are Ground Zero for global sea-level rise Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution