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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 14h

What's the connection between the floods, wildfires, and drought in the headlines? Join us for a live virtual discussion with ocean experts to understand El Niño's consequences around the world—and in your community. 📲Sign up for #OceanEncounters: go.whoi.edu/2026-el-nino

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 20h

📣 Calling all marine science and engineering majors! Could the -WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering be your next step? Find out in one of our live virtual info sessions on October 6 and October 28! 📲Get the deets and register at go.whoi.edu/mit-info

Four smiling young adults pose in front of a blue "ocean PAVILION" backdrop. On the left, a man in a black suit and a woman in a dark blazer shake hands with the two people on the right: a person wearing glasses and a dark green shirt, and a man wearing a light blue dress shirt.

An eye-level medium-shot captures two people on a gray inflatable boat in glacial water. On the left, a person sits facing slightly right, looking ahead. They wear a gray beanie with the word "MITWHOI" in blue letters, an orange and black jacket, and red and black gloves. They hold a small yellow device up to their left eye. A yellow notebook lies open next to their lap. In the center, a person in a green and black jumpsuit and a bright teal beanie with black sunglasses resting on top sits facing right, holding a black camera to their face as if taking a photo.

They are in a calm, light teal body of water with small ice chunks floating. The water reflects the cloudy, white sky and the mountains in the background. High, jagged mountains line both sides of the water, with patches of snow on them. On the far right is a glacier that extends into the water.

An eye-level shot captures two smiling female researchers on a ship’s deck collecting water samples from a CTD rosette.

On the left, a researcher wearing a blue hard hat with a "NES-LTER" sticker, a black fleece, grey trousers, and brown tall boots squats down. She holds a small, clear sample bottle with a red cap under a tube releasing water from one of several large grey Niskin bottles on the CTD frame.

Squatting next to her on the right, the other researcher, with blonde hair in a bun, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and red shoes, looks on with a smile. She wears purple protective gloves.

The background shows the ship's white superstructure, a blue metal barrier on the right, and the wet, white deck.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 29/09/2026

You can’t understand how the ocean is changing without observing it. Long-term data from OOI and Argo floats inform scientific discoveries and help fishers understand where and when to find their next catch. 👉Get the full picture of this critical research from @wbur.org : go.whoi.edu/bur-ooi

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 28/09/2026

🌀⛈️🌀With all the hurricanes swirling in the Pacific these days, you may be wondering... where do these storms come from, and how do they get so intense?

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 28/09/2026

Antarctica is not all penguins, icebergs, and sunshine. Living in this remote and sometimes downright hostile environment for months at a time, scientists say the work can be incredibly challenging and extremely rewarding. 📲 Watch the Ocean Encounters episode all about it: go.whoi.edu/Antarctica

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 27/09/2026

We’re heading back to the future this week at the first-ever #MITFutureFest! 📲Visit MITFutureFest.org to explore the full program of 50+ events at the intersection of art, design, science, and technology.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 27/09/2026

📣Help shape the future of knowledge about the ocean! Submit your comments about the importance of ocean observations to NSF by Sept. 30! 📲Read NSF's Dear Colleague Letter and submit your response: www.nsf.gov/funding/information/dcl…

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 25/09/2026

In celebration of #WorldMaritimeDay, let's remember our first-ever research vessel, Atlantis! From 1931-1966, Atlantis helped researchers investigate the secrets of the ocean. The legacy continues with today’s R/V Atlantis, the support ship for deep sea sub Alvin!

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 25/09/2026

How do you discover heat-resilient corals in a vast ocean? 🤔 Meet Yellowfin, a robot developed by WHOI engineers to study the Marshall Islands' "super reefs"—and help other vulnerable reefs before it’s too late. 📲 Watch the full video: go.whoi.edu/elnino-super-reefs

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 24/09/2026

Throwback to that time when we lit up the United Nations in New York with a visitor from the ocean twilight zone! ⁠ This 2021 Climate Week projection featured a siphonophore—a colony of specialized marine organisms that work together to enhance group survival. Learn more: twilightzone.whoi.edu

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 24/09/2026

Celebrating oceanographer Marie Tharp’s induction into the 2026 Women's Hall of Fame! 🥳🎉 Born in 1920, at a time when there were few options for women in science, Tharp revolutionized our understanding of the ocean floor. Learn more about this year’s inductees: go.whoi.edu/womens-hall-of-fame

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 24/09/2026

You've probably heard about the “super El Niño” that's impacting weather patterns around the world. But how exactly does unusually warm water in the Pacific impact us thousands of miles away? 📲Find out in a live virtual discussion with ocean experts on Oct. 7: go.whoi.edu/2026-el-nino

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 23/09/2026

Seaweeds are common ingredients in sushi and soups, but what about the invasive seaweed Codium fragile? While commercial harvest of C. fragile is uncommon, it is edible. Be aware of the dangers associated with misidentification and improper harvesting. Would you eat it? 📸 Brady Clarke

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 22/09/2026

📣Have you always wanted to work in Woods Hole? Don't miss this opportunity! WHOI's Marine Policy Center invites applications from established career professionals for its 3-month Visiting Scholar Program. Applications due June 15! 📲Find out more: go.whoi.edu/visiting-scholar

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 22/09/2026

On this day in 1938, the Great New England Hurricane finally ended its trail of destruction along the US East Coast. Here, waves batter the @fisheries.noaa.gov building in Woods Hole, MA– which was rebuilt after its destruction in another hurricane in 1954. 📲 More: go.whoi.edu/what-are-hurricanes

A black-and-white photograph shows large, turbulent waves crashing violently against a shoreline seawall in front of a multi-story building. The building, constructed in a Shingle style, features a cupola on its left side and multiple dormer windows on its roof. Massive plumes of white sea spray and foam erupt into the air as the waves strike the wall, partially obscuring the right side of the structure and the surrounding trees.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 21/09/2026

Go Sox! With the Red Sox headed to the postseason, we're celebrating by land and sea! ⚾️🚩 This one's from a research expedition in October 2004. You can take the ship out of Massachusetts, but you can't take Massachusetts out of the ship!

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 20/09/2026

New research has found that nearly a third of the world’s coral reefs are heat-resilient, three times more than previously estimated 🥳 WHOI biologist Anne Cohen leads the efforts to study heat-resilient reefs. Learn more from @livingonearthradio.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/coral-resilience-news

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 19/09/2026

Ready to change your perspective? Check out our new collection inspired by the World Ocean Map, created in 1942 by WHOI oceanographer Athelstan Spilhaus! Share a bold vision of our ocean planet while supporting marine science: go.whoi.edu/change-your-perspective

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 19/09/2026

“Super El Niño” keeps showing up in the headlines, but what does it mean? Once sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific rise 0.5°C above average, an El Niño event begins. A “super” El Niño happens when surface temperatures rise by at least 2°C. Learn more: go.whoi.edu/super-el-nino

An oval-shaped world map visualization on a dark background showing sea surface temperature anomalies. Landmasses are outlined in thin white lines against solid dark blue shapes. The oceans display a color gradient from deep blue (representing cooler temperatures) to textured orange and bright, glowing yellow (representing warmer temperatures). A prominent, vivid yellow and bright orange horizontal band stretches across the equatorial Pacific Ocean, extending westward from the coast of South America, depicting a strong El Niño event.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 18/09/2026

For every day oceanographers spend collecting data in the field, it takes weeks, months, sometimes years of preparation. Oceanography is crucial to understanding ocean processes and how they impact our planet. Are you an oceanographer? Tell us why you do this type of work below 👇

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 17/09/2026

As El Niño strengthens, WHOI scientists are using new tools to discover heat-resilient corals in the Marshall Islands. What makes a reef “super"? 📲Watch the full video to find out: go.whoi.edu/elnino-super-reefs

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 17/09/2026

The ocean's deepest secrets are surfacing in Houston and NYC 🌊✨ Starting September 18 (and Sept 19th in NYC), WHOI is teaming up with Artechouse for an immersive experience of the "Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean." Learn more from @culturemap.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/houston-gallery

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 15/09/2026

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 14/09/2026

📣 Calling all post-docs and recent PhDs! 🧑‍🔬 We’re currently seeking applicants with background in math, engineering, economics, policy, and physical and biological sciences for 18-month appointments with a WHOI advisor. 📲 Find out more and apply by Oct. 15: go.whoi.edu/pdscholarship

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 13/09/2026

Once the world’s largest iceberg, A23a is giving scientists a front-row seat to a changing Antarctic environment from space. Using satellite imagery, WHOI researchers are tracking the trillion-ton iceberg as it melts and drifts through the Southern Ocean. 📲 Dive in with BBC: go.whoi.edu/bbc-a23a

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 12/09/2026

If shopping for that certain someone always feels like a puzzle, why not get them one? From ocean-themed games to puzzles, the WHOI shop has everything you need to surprise the ocean lover in your life. Get yours while supplies last: go.whoi.edu/puzzles

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 11/09/2026

What happens when offshore wind meets New England’s fisheries? WHOI scientists are using "Fitbits" for marine life to learn how marine species like squid and scallops respond to turbine construction. Dive in with a recent episode of @pbs.org ’s Resolve to Solve: go.whoi.edu/pbs-wind

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 10/09/2026

A collision avoidance system… for whales? Our scientists are pioneering new technologies to help reduce ship strikes, a leading cause of whale deaths. 🐳 From thermal imaging to acoustic buoys, check out the WHOI-developed technologies that can help save the whales: go.whoi.edu/whale-aware

An illustration of a large container ship moving forward through deep blue water, seen from a high-angle rear perspective. The ship is loaded with reddish-brown cargo containers and creates a white wake behind it. From the bow of the ship, a cone of yellow light projects forward and upward into the distance. A faint white dashed line outlines a triangular wedge shape over the water directly ahead of the vessel.

A yellow and blue ocean buoy, labeled "CMA CGM Sea Guardian - Norfolk," floats in deep blue, choppy water. The buoy has a bright yellow top section, a light blue base, and a yellow superstructure with sensors and a light on top. A faint wake trails behind it, indicating movement. Under a blue sky with light, scattered clouds, the horizon stretches across the upper third of the image, with a cargo ship barely visible in the far distance on the right.

An upward angle shot shows a white industrial container on a ship, featuring three circular glass viewports on its front panel. The container is secured on a flat platform, with three thick curved pipes rising behind it under a blue sky. To the right, a large white spherical structure is partially visible.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 10/09/2026

Marine canyons boast incredible biodiversity. They are also filling up with trash. Since 2012, WHOI researcher Taylor Heyl has documented this growing problem in Atlantic canyons between Canada and the Gulf of Mexico—demonstrating how our actions on land can impact seemingly distant ecosystems.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 09/09/2026

As #HurricaneLowell barreled towards Hawai’i, WHOI researchers took to the skies to track its power and trajectory! Flying into the storm w/ the Air Force Hurricane Hunters, they launched ocean wave drifters & ALAMO profilers—seen here as red dots & green triangles. More: go.whoi.edu/sascwatch

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 09/09/2026

Where were you when you heard about the Titanic discovery? On Sept. 9, 1985, a huge crowd welcomed R/V Knorr back to Woods Hole after a joint WHOI-@ifremer.bsky.social expedition discovered the final resting place of RMS Titanic. 👉Dive into #Titanic discovery: go.whoi.edu/titanic-1985

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 08/09/2026

Can science save coral reefs from the impacts of ocean warming and disease? 🪸 Scientists and engineers at the newly established WHOI Schiller Center for Reef Solutions are conducting research to do just that! Learn more from the Cape Cod Times: go.whoi.edu/cct-schiller 📸 Dan Mele © WHOI

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 08/09/2026

Who wore it better? This buoy or Mr. Snuffleupagus? Throwback to Summer 2016, when the crew aboard R/V Neil Armstrong were doing a routine recovery of a profiler buoyancy sphere, and instead pulled up Snuffy from Sesame Street. Why do these buoys look like this? Find out: go.whoi.edu/OOI-biofoul

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 07/09/2026

While diving off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, research assistant Sierra Jarriel noticed that a school of fish had made a hangout spot out of a reef acoustic playback system that’s part of her work with the WHOI’s Reef Solutions. 📸 Sierra Jarriel © WHOI

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 07/09/2026

"The strength of WHOI's science is in its people." It was true in the time of our first director, Henry Bigelow—and it's true today. We wouldn't be leaders in ocean science + engineering without our dedicated, talented staff. 👉🏽This Labor Day, get to know the #HumansofWHOI: go.whoi.edu/humans

A person stands outdoors wearing full scuba diving gear on a sunny day. They are equipped with a dark teal and black drysuit, a thick black hood, a diving mask, gloves, and a scuba tank harness system with hoses, regulators, and gauges visible across their chest. They are smiling while looking downward and holding a pair of large black fins in their hands. They stand on concrete ground in an industrial or dockside area under a blue sky with light clouds.

An eye-level, medium close-up shot of a person with brown hair and eyeglasses wearing a respirator with pink filters, clear safety goggles, and a green button-down shirt. The person is holding a rotary tool with a small sanding disc in their right hand, carefully working on an object held in their left hand. The background is a cluttered workshop with shelves, a dust collection system, and various tools and colorful decorations, including a Progress Pride flag.

A medium close-up shot of a young man with curly black hair, light brown skin, and dark eyes smiling warmly at the camera. He wears a grey t-shirt under an open, olive-green wool button-up shirt-jacket, along with a thin gold chain necklace with a circular pendant. He stands outdoors on a sunny day with a harbor in the background. Calm blue water, several sailboats with masts, and a small wooden dockside building are visible under a clear blue sky.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 06/09/2026

🦞 Repurposing a snorkel mouthpiece and soft Velcro, WHOI’s Sensory Ecology lab researchers made these "lobster FitBits" to record the crustaceans' response to noise from wind farm construction. 👉Learn more from Oceanus: go.whoi.edu/lobstersoundcheck

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 06/09/2026

New York! Houston! The ocean twilight zone is coming to ARTECHOUSE on September 18 & 19. Find out why our scientists recommend immersing yourself in the wonders of our ocean planet... then dive in! 🎟️ + info: go.whoi.edu/artechouse-2026

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 04/09/2026

Across New England, fishermen & chefs are finding ways to get invasive green crabs on the menu. WHOI's Carolyn Tepolt says these “resilient little guys” can do a lot of damage to local ecosystems, but turning them into food isn’t easy. 📲 Get the full story: go.whoi.edu/apcrabs 📸 Brady Clarke

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 04/09/2026

The U.S. House just passed legislation that would delay federal protections and conservation management strategies for critically-endangered North Atlantic right whales until 2035. 👉Learn how we're working to find solutions that work for wildlife—and for fishers: go.whoi.edu/narw

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 03/09/2026

Throwback to 1962, when WHOI scientist Carl Bowin installed the first computer on a WHOI ship, an IBM 1620, to analyze gravity measurements in real-time inside a special air-conditioned room aboard R/V Chain. By 1969, computers became standard equipment aboard WHOI ships.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 02/09/2026

A new WHOI-led study found that a long-standing climate connection between the Indian and Pacific oceans has been breaking down since the 1980s—caused by volcanic eruptions and burning fossil fuels. 🤿 Dive in with @oceanographicmag.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/oceano-volcano

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 02/09/2026

🌀 Peak hurricane season is upon us! ⁠ Across the globe, storm intensity is increasing, fueled by record temperatures on land and at sea—and even communities far inland face risks. Ocean monitoring systems can help us prepare for future storms. 💪 Knowledge is power: go.whoi.edu/Hurricane

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 01/09/2026

In the summer of 1985, WHOI & @ifremer.bsky.social set out into the N.Atlantic to try to find the wreckage of RMS #Titanic. 🤫 In the early morning hours of Sept 1, the fatigued WHOI team recognized one of Titanic’s boilers, and the rest is history. 📲Dive into discovery: go.whoi.edu/titanic-1985

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 01/09/2026

🧑‍🔬 Searching for the perfect post-doc? Broaden your horizons at WHOI while advancing knowledge of our ocean planet! 📲 Find out more and apply by Oct.15: go.whoi.edu/pdscholarship

A smiling woman in a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt, black shorts, and sunglasses stands on the deck of a boat at sea. She holds up a small, orange and pink scientific research tagging device with antennas in her right hand. Behind her, fishing rods are mounted on the boat's railing, and blue water extends to the horizon under a clear sky. Blue plastic barrels sit on the deck to her left. Large white text overlaid across the bottom of the image reads "Postdoctoral Scholarships at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution."

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 31/08/2026

Last summer, a federally-permitted study led by WHOI scientists tested whether adding alkalinity to seawater would increase its ability to absorb more acid-forming CO2. 👉 Find out what they're learning about its effectiveness—and safety—from @theguardian.com: go.whoi.edu/guardian-locness

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 30/08/2026

With the summer nights getting cooler, so can you! The WHOI shop has a range of sweatshirts that show your support for ocean science while keeping you warm. For the brisk mornings by the ocean, this sweatshirt will be your go-to. Shop the collection: go.whoi.edu/Sweatshirts

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 30/08/2026

MIT-WHOI grad student @sofishtication.bsky.social shares with @popsci.com the challenges of researching whale shark behavior. “Even though the shark looks like it’s swimming slowly, it’s definitely a lot faster than you are.” 🦈 Dive in to learn more: go.whoi.edu/whale-shark-popsci

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 30/08/2026

It's International Whale Shark Day!🥳 MIT-WHOI grad student Jaida Elcock plays "tag" with the largest fish in the ocean to study their behavior. ✋You're it! TAG a friend who you think would like this video and the science that helps us understand these incredible animals.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 29/08/2026

In 2021, WHOI postdoc Laura McDonnell and her team, dubbed “The Pit Crew,” had just five minutes to attach satellite tags to the dorsal fin of each shark that they could find along the coast of Cape Cod, MA. What did they learn? Find out from @sierramagazine.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/shark-tag

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