Scientists call for decade of concerted effort to improve understanding of the deep ocean
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 25 November 2020
Challenger 150 is a global initiative to explore the deep ocean over the next decade. It aims to expand scientific understanding, promote international collaboration, and support sustainable management of deep-sea resources.
Keywords: deep ocean, Challenger 150, ocean exploration, sustainability, WHOI
New study takes comprehensive look at marine pollution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 3 December 2020
Ocean pollution, largely from land-based sources, poses serious risks to marine and human health. A global study urges urgent action, including bans on mercury and plastics, stricter coastal controls, and stronger pollution monitoring.
Keywords: ocean pollution, human health, plastic waste, land-based sources, global action
New observation network will provide unprecedented, long-term view of life in the ocean twilight zone
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 8 February 2021
WHOI is building a vast observation network in the ocean twilight zone to study fish biomass, carbon cycling, and climate impact—transforming our understanding of this vital, little-known region.
Keywords: twilight zone, fish biomass, ocean observation, carbon cycling, WHOI
