The International Union of Geological Sciences recognizes the site of the world's first hydrothermal vent discovery, made ...

Recognition celebrates Harris’ leadership in ocean conservation and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ work to strengthen protections ...

Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 28, 2026) — A research vessel more accustomed to supporting science on the open ocean is embarking on ...

The Academy’s highest honor, the fellowship recognizes blind and low-vision scientists advancing science and the blind ...

The East Pacific Rise near 9° north has long been a treasure trove for deep-sea discovery. This area is part of the mid-ocean ridge system—the longest volcanic mountain range on Earth—and a boundary ...

Renewed funding will support new research, advanced chemical and modeling tools, and interdisciplinary training to uncover ...

Emperor penguins are the world's largest penguins. The flightless birds stand up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) tall, about the height of a six-year-old child, and weigh as much as 45 kilograms (100 pounds).

Sofia Darmaraki, FORTH Research Institute, Greece Sponsored by: Physical Oceanography Department – Clark 507 This will be a hybrid seminar held in Clark 507. If you wish to join virtually,… ...

The ocean has absorbed a lot of the planet's excess heat in the last century-roughly 93% of the warmth created by burning fossil fuels (among other human activities). All that energy has raised the ...

Leslie-Ann McGee will serve as the board’s Vice President of Industry, Research, and Technology, while Jacquelyn Veatch will serve as Vice President of the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs).

Seth McCammon, WHOI Sponsored by: AOP&E Department – Smith Conference Room This will be a hybrid seminar in Smith Conference Room. Zoom invite for those wishing to ...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death of former employee Albert Santiago Sr., of East Falmouth, MA, on September 29, 2026. He was 91. Albert made friends ...