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From the Archives

Buck Ketchum prepared to deploy a water-sampling bottle in 1970. Ketchum was a leader in the development of biological oceanography—his research provided the basis for understanding productivity in the ocean, and his early work is still cited by scientists in the field. In later years, Ketchum turned his attention to the effects of human activities on coastal waters. In 1983, WHOI established the Ketchum Award to honor scientists who demonstrate an innovative approach to coastal research, provide leadership in the scientific community, and make a link between coastal research and societal issues.(Photo courtesy of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Archives)