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WHOI and RTDC Announce Technology Transfer Partnership

March 4, 2009

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the Regional Technology Development Corp. (RTDC) of Cape Cod announced jointly today the signing of a technology transfer and entrepreneurial services agreement designed […]

Cold Water Corals Conference to be Held in Woods Hole

October 22, 2008

On October 24, 2008, scientists from North America and Europe will meet at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to develop the first coherent plan for studying and conserving cold-water […]

New Marine Mammal Center Formed at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

September 18, 2008

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has announced the formation of a new center for marine mammal research and conservation studies. The center combines scientific expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and technological […]

WHOI VP for Marine Operations Bob Detrick Appointed to NSF Post

August 26, 2008

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences has appointed Robert Detrick of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as its new director of the Division of Earth Sciences.

Detrick is […]

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and WHOI Finalize Research Collaboration

October 22, 2007

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a new world-class, graduate-level scientific research university now under development, finalized an agreement today with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to collaborate on marine research projects in the Red Sea.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Names New President and Director

October 12, 2007

The Board of Trustees of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announces that Dr. Susan K. Avery has accepted the position of president and director of the institution.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Will Lead Partnership to Establish Coastal and Global Observatories for Ocean Observatories Initiative

August 23, 2007

The Joint Oceanographic Institutions (JOI) has awarded a $97.7 million contract to an academic partnership led by the WHOI to support the development, installation, and initial operation of the coastal and global components of the National Science Foundation?s Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The WHOI partnership includes Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, and Oregon State University?s College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences.

Newt Merrill is Elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

June 5, 2007

Newton P.S. Merrill, senior executive vice president (retired) of The Bank of New York, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).

Merrill […]

Welcome to the New WHOI.edu

April 13, 2007

April 13, 2007 We hope you enjoy this  newly designed WHOI.edu website. We’re proud of the new site. This redesign uses a more efficient “back end” engine to make it […]