Sea Surface Temperature Research Provides Clear Evidence of Human-Caused Climate Change
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 19 March 2024
WHOI research confirms a distinct human fingerprint in ocean temperature trends, showing that greenhouse gases have altered seasonal sea surface temperature cycles, debunking claims that recent climate changes are purely natural.
Keywords: sea surface temperature, human fingerprint, seasonal cycle, greenhouse gases, WHOI, ocean warming
Study: eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 5 April 2024
WHOI researchers found that microbial changes in reef water can signal ecosystem disturbances like hurricanes and coral disease, offering a rapid, noninvasive way to assess coral reef health and aid restoration efforts.
Keywords: coral reefs, microorganisms, reef health, eDNA, WHOI, ecosystem monitoring, Prochlorococcus
New Tagging Method Provides Bioadhesive Interface for Marine Sensors on Diverse, Soft, and Fragile Species
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 16 April 2024
WHOI and MIT researchers developed BIMS, a fast, non-invasive hydrogel sensor attachment for fragile marine animals like squid, enabling better monitoring of behavior, health, and ocean data collection with minimal stress.
Keywords: BIMS, hydrogel sensor, marine tracking, fragile species, non-invasive tagging, WHOI, MIT, ocean monitoring, marine biology, animal behavior
