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 case for preserving deep-sea biodiversity
WHOI biologist Annette Govindarajan offers her takeaways from the COP16 UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Colombia
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Are you caught up your 19th-century #whaleboat slang?!
With partners from @umassd and @providencepubliclibrary, #WHOI physical oceanographer Caroline Ummenhofer is combing thousands of old #whaling log books to turn mariners` weather reports into hard climate data. But reading these handwritten books is a skill in itself!
📲Find out what it takes from @wpri12 (🔗 in bio)!
📸 by Rachel Mann © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Nov 7
Immerse yourself in the #deepocean -without getting wet! 💦 Dive into TWILIGHTZONE: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean at #ARTECHOUSEDC!
Nov 7
⁉️Did you know that our deep-diving #submersible #Alvin was built by @generalmills, the same company that makes #Wheaties?! 🥣
From the #BreakfastofChampions to championing deep-sea research, walk down memory lane with a General Mills engineer who helped design the original sub!
📲Read or listen to the full story at the 🔗 in our profile!
Nov 7
Thinking of taking the plunge on a #PhD? Find out if the #MIT_WHOI joint program in #AppliedScience and #Engineering is right for you! This 5-year program includes classes at @mit in Cambridge and mentorship with #WHOI advisors in #WoodsHole.
⏰Join our upcoming info session on November 7 for a chance to meet faculty and current students, learn what makes a strong application, and ask all your burning questions! Learn more and register at the 🔗 in bio!
📸 by joint program student @sea.willis during a 2023 Geodynamics trip to St. Croix © WHOI
Nov 6
🌊Take a mental health break beneath the waves!
Need more perspective? Our Relax with the Ocean playlist is waiting for you at the 🔗 in our profile.
#OceanUnitesUsAll
Nov 6
😰 Feeling anxious about the election? Take a load off with these majestic #humpbackwhales! 🐳
Want more? We`ve got a full 20 minutes of diving and rolling in Caribbean waters waiting at the 🔗 in our bio!
Nov 5
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