New geochemical tool reveals origin of Earth’s nitrogen
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 April 2020
A new WHOI study using clumped isotope analysis reveals nitrogen in Earth’s mantle likely dates back to planet formation. This method may also help monitor volcanic eruptions by tracking gas composition changes.
Keywords: nitrogen, volcanoes, mantle, isotopes, WHOI
What did scientists learn from Deepwater Horizon?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 April 2020
A decade after the Deepwater Horizon spill, WHOI scientists review key findings on oil weathering, microbial degradation, and dispersant use. Insights gained could improve future deep-sea spill responses, especially in Arctic regions.
Keywords: oil spill, dispersants, WHOI, Deepwater Horizon, microbiology
North Atlantic right whales are in much poorer condition than their Southern counterparts
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 26 April 2020
North Atlantic right whales are in poorer body condition than their southern counterparts, a study using drone photogrammetry finds. Frequent entanglements, ship strikes, and food scarcity threaten this critically endangered species’ survival.
Keywords: right whales, WHOI, entanglement, photogrammetry, conservation
