Microbes May Act as Gatekeepers of Earth’s Deep Carbon
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 19 April 2019
WHOI scientists found that microbes in Costa Rica’s subduction zone trap carbon before it reaches the mantle, reducing deep Earth carbon input by up to 19%. This reveals a key natural process of carbon sequestration.
Keywords: WHOI, carbon, microbes, subduction, mantle
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Receives $5 Million to Accelerate the Advancement of Knowledge about the Ocean
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 30 April 2019
WHOI received a $5M gift from Deerbrook Charitable Trust to create the DOSA Fund, launching the WHOI Research Accelerator to boost ocean innovation through seed funding and matching grants.
Keywords: WHOI, Deerbrook, ocean research, DOSA Fund, innovation, endowment
New Study Finds Distinct Microbes Living Next to Corals
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 21 May 2019
WHOI researchers discovered that microbes just outside coral colonies vary by species and may play roles in coral health, offering new insights into reef ecosystems and coral-microbe interactions.
Keywords: WHOI, coral reefs, microbes, symbionts, Cuba, coral health
