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.
⁉️Want to know more about #oceanscience? Come talk to a real-life #WHOI scientist or engineer!
🌊 This Tuesday from 11am- 1pm, stop by our popular #AskAScientist #AskAnEngineer booth on the Redfield Lab patio (45 Water St, Woods Hole)! It`s your last chance for the summer!
📸 by Jayne Doucette © WHOI
Aug 26
🌈🌫️🧊This #fogbow over floating ice in the #BeaufortSea is similar to a rainbow, but these vivid white arcs are due to the interference between waves of light passing through tiny droplets of water vapor.
📸 by #WHOI guest investigator @gideonhbillings
Aug 26
🎶🪸🐠 For baby coral, fish grunts and shrimp snaps are the sound of home sweet home. That`s why #WHOI scientists are encouraging young larvae to settle in degraded areas with the sweet sounds of a healthy reef.
Does it work? Find out in the @wcvb5 story at the 🔗 in our bio!
📸 by @dan_mele_photography © WHOI
Aug 25
😎 Summer may be slip-sliding away, but the #chillvibes don`t have to. Head #backtoschool sporting your love for the #ocean!
Use code Back2School at the #WHOI shop and you’ll receive 10% off through August 30!
📲 Browse the collection at the link in our profile!
Aug 25
🎒🚌 #Backtoschool season is upon us! Get your little one ready for their new adventure with Meso, an underwater explorer-robot. As Meso embarks on a new journey into the #oceantwilightzone, it encounters all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures along the way- and learns that it’s cool to be “weird.”
Visit the link in our bio to get your copy! 🦑
Aug 24
⁉️🪨🧬 What can a record-breaking #rock sample tell scientists about the #originsoflife?
With colleagues from around the world, #WHOI scientists have spent the past year working on that question. The researchers say the nearly mile-long mantle rock core brought to the surface by @joides_resolution could provide insight into the chemistry that could have sparked the first life on Earth.
📲 Drill into the groundbreaking report from @nytimes (link in bio- subscription required)
Aug 23
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.