Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution identify heat-resistant kelp strain
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 10 February 2025
WHOI scientists have bred a new heat-tolerant strain of sugar kelp to help combat climate change impacts and support sustainable aquaculture, offering promise for food, fuel, and environmental benefits in warming oceans.
Keywords: kelp,aquaculture, sugar kelp, heat tolerance, sustainable farming, WHOI
Field research from the heart
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 14 February 2025
WHOI scientists are using custom heart monitors on seal pups to track their health, energy use, and diving development—offering noninvasive insights into survival in the wild through innovative engineering.
Keywords: seal pups, heart monitors, marine biology, diving behavior, WHOI, animal health, remote monitoring
WHOI scientists aim to improve the study of marine heatwaves
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 28 February 2025
WHOI and SDSU researchers urge region-specific approaches to studying marine heatwaves, citing that standardized methods can overlook key local drivers and impacts. Their commentary in Nature Climate Change calls for more tailored assessments.
Keywords: marine heatwaves, ocean warming, regional impacts, WHOI, SDSU, fisheries, Gulf of Maine, ocean temperature, ecosystem disruption
