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OUR OCEAN. OUR PLANET. OUR FUTURE.®

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.

🫢How would you celebrate winning a @macfound “genius grant"? ⁠
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For Benjamin Van Mooy, a #WHOI senior scientist and Interim VP for Science and Engineering, it was dinner with his wife! ⁠
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Van Mooy recently received the prestigious #award for “filling critical gaps in our understanding of intricate biogeochemical networks that sustain life on Earth.” ⁠
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So what keeps Van Mooy interested in studying nearly invisible marine organisms? ⁠
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🔈Find out in the @wbur interview at the 🔗 in our profile!⁠
🤔 Pondering the next step towards your dream career in marine science? Get on the right path with the #MIT_WHOI joint program in #AppliedScience + Engineering! This 5-year PhD/ScD program includes classes at @mit and mentorship with #WHOI advisors in #WoodsHole. ⁠
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🦶🏽Dip a toe in at one of our friendly info sessions on October 23 and November 7! This is a great chance to meet faculty and current students, learn what makes a strong application, and ask all your burning questions! 📲 Register today at the 🔗 in our profile!⁠
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📸: Current Joint Program student Faith Brooks tests dissolved oxygen at Sesachacha Pond with @nrack Photo by Emma Morgan
🗓️What are you doing next Wednesday evening?⁠
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Join us for a journey to the center of the Earth, led by three intrepid geologists! From the comfort of Zoom, they'll share their adventurous career paths, with tips for how you can become a #geologist too!⁠
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📲 Register for this live virtual event at the 🔗 in our profile!⁠
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🤫Can't make it? We'll send a recording to all registrants after the event.⁠
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An official event of the @unoceandecade⁠
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#geology #geologyrocks #stem #stemcareers #stemjobs #diversityinstem⁠
⁉️🌏️🌊Where in the world is #Alvin?⁠
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In honor of the deep-sea submersible's 60th birthday, we’ve teamed up with @capeclasp to help you find it!
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With a fun twist on #WheresWaldo?, the ALVIN Tracker Tee challenges you to find the sub among the sea creatures. For an added bonus, you can scan the QR code to get the latest updates on ALVIN's whereabouts! ⁠
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This limited-edition shirt drops on Friday! Watch this space for updates– or become a #WHOI member to receive exclusive email alerts( 🔗 in bio or Story)!

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.

KNOW YOUR OCEAN

The ocean covers more than 2/3 of Earth's surface and is a fundamental reason why life exists on Earth-but yet many know so little about it. Dive in to learn more about our ocean planet.

EXPLORE WITH US

For nearly a century, WHOI has been one of the best known and most trusted names in ocean science and exploration. Become a part of the research that shapes our understanding of the ocean, our planet, and life on Earth.