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OUR OCEAN. OUR PLANET. OUR FUTURE.®  

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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.

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[News Release](https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/) [Ocean Warming](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/topics/climate-ocean/ocean-warming/)

[WHOI scientists aim to improve the study of marine heatwaves](https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/marine-heatwaves/)

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Researchers call for regional and context-specific approaches to these extreme events

[Read](https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/marine-heatwaves/)

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### [From surface to self](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/from-surface-to-self/)

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### [Ocean Encounters: Cities and the Sea](https://www.whoi.edu/multimedia/cities-and-the-sea/)

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FEATURED RESEARCH

[Unseen ocean](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/unseen-ocean/)

[How will we ever count them all?](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/francesco-ventura-turtle-africa-guinea-bissau-counting/)

[Navigating new waters](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/navigating-new-waters-ocean-observatories-pioneer-array/)

[Deep-sea amphipod name inspired by a literary masterpiece](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/deep-sea-amphipod-name-inspired-by-medieval-english-literature/)

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[Large white sharks explore twilight zone depths](https://www.newsylist.com/large-white-sharks-explore-twilight-depths-uncovering-marine-predators-new-habitats-below-1000-meters/?utm_campaign=6570037-Ocean%20Insights%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--cWDeW5eLV03N-xSYCR_1kl1wXqxgAfYpdxI-WVe2u5zErU7AF9NIJC7lMU8CfUczLKdasYVZcZQIUhhoLjyIo67K91g#google_vignette)

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OUR WORK

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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.

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#### [RESEARCH](https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/understand/ "RESEARCH")

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.

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#### [EXPLORATION](https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/explore/ "EXPLORATION")

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.

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#### [EDUCATION](https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/ "EDUCATION")

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.

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#### [CONNECTION](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ "CONNECTION")

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.

FEATURED PROJECTS

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We have over 1,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff working around the globe and cutting edge laboratories to push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean.

### [Ocean Worlds](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-oceanworlds)

Discovering the links between life in our ocean and the search for life beyond Earth

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### [Marine Microplastics Initiative](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-mircroplastics)

Investigating the fate of microplastics and their impacts on marine life and human health

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### [Super Reefs](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-superreefs)

Searching for corals around the world to help ensure a future for reefs in a warming ocean

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### [Ocean Observatories Initiative](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-ooi)

The NSF-funded program measures physical, chemical, geological and biological properties from the seafloor to the air-sea interface.

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### [NES-LTER](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-nes-lter)

Fostering understanding of changing marine food webs off the US Northeast Coast

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[the shelf](https://nes-lter.whoi.edu/)

### [Ocean Twilight Zone](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-otz)

Exploring the globe-spanning region beneath the sunlit upper ocean where life thrives

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### [NDSF](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-ndsf)

Enabling discovery with a fleet of advanced underwater vehicles and experienced personnel.

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[Alvin and Atlantis](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-ndsf)

### [AVAST](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-avast)

Autonomous Vehicles and Sensor Technologies

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### [Reef Solutions](https://go.whoi.edu/featured-reefsolutions)

Working to protect corals and reverse the global decline of reef ecosystems

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[Kalina Grabb with Disco on a coral reef](https://reefsolutions.whoi.edu/)

KNOW YOUR OCEAN

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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.

[**OCEANUS MAGAZINE**](https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus)

Exploring the oceans in depth, highlighting the research and researchers at WHOI in news, features, and interviews.

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[**OCEAN TOPICS**](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/)

[Corals](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/ocean-life/coral/)  

[Twilight Zone](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/ocean-zones/twilight-zone/)  

[Right Whales](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/ocean-life/marine-mammals/right-whales/)  

[Emperor Penguins](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/ocean-life/sea-birds/emperor-penguins/)  

[ALL OCEAN TOPICS](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/)

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[Why are corals so colorful?](https://www.whoi.edu/why-are-corals-so-colorful/)  

[How are seashells made?](https://www.whoi.edu/how-are-seashells-made/)  

[Why is the ocean blue?](https://www.whoi.edu/why-is-the-ocean-blue/)  

[What causes ocean waves?](https://www.whoi.edu/what-causes-ocean-waves/)  

[DID YOU KNOW ARTICLES](https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/did-you-know/)

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