Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution releases rare video footage from the first submersible dives to RMS Titanic
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 February 2023
WHOI has released rare 1986 footage from Alvin and Jason Jr.’s expedition to the Titanic wreck, marking the first human visit since 1912. The release coincides with the film Titanic’s 25th anniversary and highlights advances in deep-sea exploration.
Keywords: Titanic, Alvin, Jason Jr., WHOI, Robert Ballard, deep-sea exploration, 1986 expedition, underwater footage, submersible, ROV
Ocean Observatories Initiative‘s Pioneer Array Relocating to Southern Mid-Atlantic Bight
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 21 February 2023
WHOI has begun test deployments for relocating the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s Pioneer Array to the Mid-Atlantic Bight, offering new research opportunities and real-time ocean data access starting in 2024.
Keywords: Pioneer Array, WHOI, Mid-Atlantic Bight, ocean data, coastal monitoring, NSF, ocean observing system
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Collaborates with Boston Ballet on New Production Focusing on the Ocean
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 28 March 2023
WHOI and Boston Ballet debut La Mer, a new production blending art and science to raise awareness of ocean issues. The ballet premieres April 6 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, exploring the ocean’s beauty and fragility through dance and music.
Keywords: La Mer, Boston Ballet, WHOI, ocean awareness, science-art collaboration, climate change, marine conservation
