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Ocean Encounters: Radiation
We live on a radioactive planet. With the 10th anniversary of the accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan, we take a look at the radiation all around us—its natural sources, its human applications, and their impacts on us and our environment. We’ll also delve into some of the beneficial uses of radioactivity and the way we perceive—or misperceive—the threats that radiation poses.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale
The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered whales in the world, with an estimated 366 left on the planet. These animals are often found on the Continental Shelf of the East Coast of North America, making them vulnerable to human activities including fishing gear entanglements. In recent years, more whales have died than have been born. Join us as we examine the top threats facing North Atlantic right whales, and discuss the crucial efforts by the scientific community, fishing industry, and policymakers to develop the most effective and viable solutions to ensure the long-term survival of this critically endangered species.
Read MoreOcean data gives Northeast fishermen edge against a warming ocean
Fisheries successfully brace against warm water wave from Gulf Stream, thanking access to ocean data
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Making Ocean Conservation Work
Achieving success in ocean conservation is a complex navigation of science, policy, and the needs of local communities. But it is achievable. Join us to explore how scientists, communities, and NGOs are joining forces to inform policy and together create workable, sustainable strategies for critical ocean ecosystems. With a video message from UN Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson, and host Véronique LaCapra, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Read MoreThe Creepy, Unbelievably Inspiring World of Deep Sea Parasites
Ocean hitchhikers and bodysnatchers abound in the ocean, from the surface down to the deepest trenches. The question is, why? And is it a good thing?
Read More2020 Year in Review
Enjoy this montage of video content produced this year showcasing just some of WHOI’s leading-edge ocean science, tech, and engineering initiatives. WHOI researchers are engaged in upwards of 800 concurrent projects to provide critical information about some of the most urgent challenges facing humanity. It’s been a challenging year for sure, and one that will never be forgotten from the trying hardships and incredible display of strength around the world. We thank you for your support and wish you the best in 2021.
Read MoreDrones, Scat, and the Joys of Marine Mammal Fieldwork in Alaska on NOAA-Live!
How do we study marine mammals and what do we find out? Take a journey through the types of surveys and tools that are used to study Steller sea lions and northern fur seals in Alaska, and the challenges faced by scientists who study them!
Read MoreNOAA Live! Saving Corals: A Day in the Life of a Coral Reef Scientist
Ocean Encounters 2020: a year of virtual ocean discovery and exploration
Watch this collection of highlights from this year’s Ocean Encounters virtual series which included two seasons, 12 episodes, and over 35 panelists.
Read MoreZach Deputy performs Wash it in the Water at Ocean Encounters
Watch Zach Deputy perform Wash it in the Water, a song inspired by his admiration for the ocean. Zach describes the ocean as a system reboot, a place you can take your worries and wash them in the water. This performance took place during WHOI’s 2020 Ocean Encounters finale episode entitled Our Enchanted Ocean and was recorded on October 28, 2020.
Read MoreAn Ocean Poem: spoken word performance at Ocean Encounters
Watch Victoria Bautista perform An Ocean Poem a spoken word about the mysterious life that lurks below the ocean surface. This performance took place during WHOI’s 2020 Ocean Encounters finale episode entitled Our Enchanted Ocean and was recorded on October 28, 2020.
Read MoreBoston Dance Theater performs SURGE at Ocean Encounters
Watch Boston Dance Theater (BDT) perform their current art and science project called SURGE which is an ongoing collaboration between BDT and WHOI Senior Scientist, Dr. Larry J. Pratt. SURGE addresses current climate trends through the lens of sea-level rise and the role that art and science play in creating a sustainable future. This performance took place during WHOI’s 2020 Ocean Encounters finale episode entitled Our Enchanted Ocean and was recorded on October 28, 2020.
Read MoreShaman Harold E. Smith playing Good Vibrations from the Sea
“High Tide” Harold, as he’s known, makes music with the goal of “joyfully uniting our hearts with sacred sounds for sun, moon, and sea,” in this case playing seven giant conch shells.
Read MoreKeith Lockhart performs La Cathédrale Engloutie by Claude Debussy
Enjoy this beautiful performance of La Cathédrale engloutie by Claude Debussy, as Keith Lockhart elegantly brings to life the beauty of our ocean from the depths to the surface.
Read MoreExploring ocean sciences in graduate school
Are you considering graduate studies in ocean science/ocean engineering? Are you interested in STEM? You’ll hear from several graduate students on their experiences in the MIT-WHOI Joint Program. If you need advice about the application process or have a question about graduate student life, volunteer graduate students are here to help.
Read MoreThis is Our Time
Support science, for our planet, our ocean, and our future
Read MoreA time-lapse of Ocean Encounters, behind-the-scenes
This video shows a timelapse of the virtual event production for Ocean Encounters: Our Enchanted Ocean recorded on October 28, 2020.
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Our Enchanted Ocean
A night of art, performances, and science
Read MoreOcean Encounters: Sea Change
WHOI’s new president Peter De Menocal joins esteemed UN economics expert Jeffrey Sachs to explore the paths ahead for humanity and for life on Earth at a time of widespread environmental change
Read MoreOcean Encounters: The Stories We Tell
Sea stories from ancient oral traditions to modern-day pirates. The ocean has been a source of inspiration throughout human history. Where did we come from? What’s over the horizon? How does our planet work? Join us to learn how different storytelling traditions have helped inform and enrich our knowledge about ourselves and our planet for generations.
Read MoreRising Tides: preparing for the future
Like many coastal communities, Woods Hole, located on Cape Cod, faces an uncertain future. Rising sea level and the potential for increased frequency and intensity of storms present significant long-term threats. Woods Hole is home to world-leading marine science institutions performing critical research from shore-based facilities that enable access to the sea and yet, ironically, are vulnerable to the same climate change impacts that are the subject of study.
Read MoreExploring Ocean Worlds
A puffin study may encourage us to be more mindful of our “sound footprint”
Though they make their homes among the raucous cliffs framing the Atlantic, puffin are still sensitive to the activities of humans. WHOI biologist Aran Mooney explains why being conscious of our sound footprints might help with their conservation
Read MoreTogether For Science
It all starts with one drop, one insight, one eureka moment that can ripple across the planet. Every atom, particle, and molecule means we’re connected. Every step we take, every discovery we make, shapes our future. When faced with uncertain times, we turn to science for answers. And this is an uncertain time. Will our leaders rise to the challenge of climate change? Will we have the vision and the technical prowess to end hunger through sustainable fishing and farming of the ocean? Will rising seas consume our coastlines? Will understanding outpace industrialization in time to save coral reefs, right whales, and threatened ecosystems around the globe? For more than 90 years, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has been on call for our oceans. Driving discovery and providing the fundamental knowledge needed to respond to disasters, shape enlightened policies, and inspire individual action. It starts with one drop. One insight. One moment. Advancing together for uncertain times. Together for science. Together for our ocean, our planet, and our future.
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