Tangled up in gear

There are approximately 2,500
encounters between lobster
gear and right whales a year.
How many lead to entanglements?
A WHOI researcher proposes to
build a model to esimate this
dangerous issue.

using our facilities

CSI

MMC helps to maintain specialized facilities at WHOI that provide our researchers and collaborators with the tools and platforms they need to conduct rigorous research. MORE...

graduate fellowships

graduate fellowships

The WHOI MMC and Duke University have a fellowship program for graduate students studying marine mammal science at either institutionfor periods of 3-6 months. MORE...

conservation research

conservation research

The MMC integrates diverse approaches and methods to understanding marine mammals and the ways humans influence their health, populations and ecosystems. MORE...

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