From river to sea: Research team, including WHOI chemist, receives international award
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 14 May 2025
A study tracking major Arctic river chemistry reveals widespread environmental change and earns recognition in the Frontiers Planet Prize. Findings help predict Arctic shifts and support planetary health and CO₂ mitigation strategies.
Keywords: Arctic rivers, river chemistry, planetary health, CO₂ sequestration, Frontiers Planet Prize, WHOI
Researchers awarded for identifying first evidence of possible language-like communication in dolphins
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 16 May 2025
WHOI and partners won the $100K Coller Dolittle Challenge for identifying language-like non-signature dolphin whistles, suggesting complex communication. Their findings offer insights into animal language and potential AI applications.
Keywords: dolphin communication, non-signature whistles, WHOI, Coller Dolittle Challenge, animal language, bioacoustics, marine mammals
Deep ocean technology offers never before seen images of lost WWI submarine
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 21 May 2025
WHOI, NSF, and Navy teams captured high-res imagery of the USS F-1 submarine wreck using Alvin and Sentry, honoring 19 sailors lost in 1917 and advancing deep-sea tech and naval archaeology.
Keywords: USS F-1, WHOI, Alvin, Sentry, deep-sea exploration, naval history, NSF, NHHC, photogrammetry
