WHOI Scientists ‘read’ the messages in chemical clues left by coral reef inhabitants
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 10 June 2024
WHOI researchers developed a new method to detect previously overlooked metabolites in coral reefs, offering insights into reef health and the presence of key organisms, with potential to monitor climate and disease impacts.
Keywords: coral reef health, WHOI, metabolites, marine chemistry, reef monitoring, dissolved compounds, mass spectrometry, reef organisms, disease detection
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution working with Ocean Discovery League on next generation deep ocean sensor system
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 27 June 2024
WHOI joins a global effort led by Ocean Discovery League to develop DORIS, a low-cost, deep-sea sensor system, with $1.2M NOAA funding—one of the largest tech investments aimed at expanding deep-ocean exploration access and equity.
Keywords: deep-sea exploration, WHOI, NOAA grant, DORIS system, ocean technology, Ocean Discovery League, CO2/O2 sensor, modular sensors
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 9 July 2024
A new WHOI-led study reveals that rare Desertas Petrels follow hurricanes to exploit better foraging conditions, offering fresh insights into how seabirds adapt to extreme weather and the ecological impacts of tropical cyclones on open-ocean life.
Keywords: Desertas Petrels, seabird behavior, WHOI, tropical cyclones, hurricane foraging
