Travel Distances of Juvenile Fish Key to Better Conservation
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 May 2017
Marine reserves boost reef sustainability, but size matters. WHOI researchers measured larval fish dispersal to optimize reserve design, ensuring conservation and fisheries benefits. Results confirm real-world rescue and connectivity effects.
Keywords: marine reserves, fish dispersal, coral reefs, WHOI, conservation, DNA analysis, sustainability.
Six Right Whales Die In Canadian Waters In Less Than Three Weeks
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 30 June 2017
Six North Atlantic right whales died in Canadian waters in 3 weeks—over 1% of the total population—raising alarms among scientists. Causes include entanglement, vessel strikes, and unknown factors, calling for urgent action to prevent extinction.
Keywords: right whales, mortality, Canada, entanglement, vessel strikes, WHOI, conservation
New Technique Offers Clues to Measure Ocean Deoxygenation
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 9 August 2017
WHOI and partners developed a new method using thallium isotopes to measure ancient ocean deoxygenation rates, revealing alarming parallels with today’s oxygen loss. Findings could help predict future marine ecosystem impacts from climate change.
Keywords: deoxygenation, WHOI, thallium isotopes, anoxic event, marine life, oxygen loss
