Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Leading the Way

Scientific technician Luis Lamar from the WHOI Advanced Imaging and Visualization Lab and assistant professor of biology Andreas Fahlman from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi paddle with a pod of dusky dolphins off the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula on New Zealand’s South Island. The two were part of a research team that spent three weeks in February and March 2013 pursuing one of the ocean’s most iconic yet elusive species: the sperm whale. This research was performed under New Zealand Department of Conservation Permit number 35604-MAR. (Photo by Moira Brown, New England Aquarium)

White Sharks/Gray Seals: The Cape's Charismatic Predators

In this public forum, researchers who study sharks and seals will discuss the unique relationship between two of Cape Cod's most charasmatic predators. Registration required.

SAVE THE DATE: On August 24, a second public event will feature ocean trenches and deep-diving vehicles Nereus and DEEPSEA CHALLENGER.

First Atlas of Marine Plankton Reveals Underwater World

Under the microscope, they look like they could be from another planet, but these organisms inhabit the depths of our oceans in nearly infinite numbers.

Jason, Let My Mooring Go

When a trigger mechanism failed to release a key deep-sea instrument, WHOI physical oceanographer Ruth Curry brought together a gung-ho team to try to retrieve it.

Researchers Solve Mystery of Ancient Algal Bloom

Red Orbit 

What Drives James Cameron to Conquer the Unknown?
Forbes

Investigating Fish Contamination Leads to Questions about Genetics
WCAI (NPR)

Dolphins Call Each Other by 'Name'
The Scientist

Ocean Science Exhibit Center

There's plenty to do in Woods Hole this August, from Science Made Public talks every Tuesday at 3 p.m. to Splash Lab, a series of hands-on activities for all ages on Thursday afternoons, 1-3 p.m.