Scientists Aboard R/V Atlantis Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 17 April 2023
WHOI-led scientists discovered ancient, pristine deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve at 400–600 meters depth using the upgraded submersible Alvin—marking a first inside the reserve and revealing high biodiversity in unexplored deep waters.
Keywords: deep-sea coral reef, Galápagos Marine Reserve, Alvin submersible, WHOI, marine biodiversity, seamount discovery.
WHOI Marine Chemist Shares Hard Won Advice for Communicating in the Face of Environmental Disasters
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 23 May 2023
Christopher Reddy’s book Science Communication in a Crisis offers expert guidance for scientists to effectively communicate during environmental disasters, drawing from real-world experiences like oil spills and the Sri Lanka shipping disaster.
Keywords: science communication, crisis response, Christopher Reddy, environmental disasters, stakeholder engagement, Deepwater Horizon, misinformation
Top Fish Predators Could Suffer Wide Loss of Suitable Habitat by 2100 Due to Climate Change
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 9 August 2023
A new WHOI-led study shows climate change is already causing habitat loss and species shifts for key migratory fish like tuna and sharks in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, urging dynamic, adaptive fishery management to protect ecosystems and communities.
Keywords: marine ecosystems, migratory fish, habitat loss, WHOI, dynamic fishery management, tuna, sharks, swordfish, NOAA
