WHOI and NOAA Fisheries Release New North Atlantic Right Whale Health Assessment Review
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 25 February 2021
WHOI and NOAA synthesize right whale health data to address threats like entanglement, vessel strikes, and climate change. Just 366 remain—urgent action and new tools aim to reverse population decline.
Keywords: right whale, WHOI, NOAA, conservation, entanglement, vessel strikes
Study Finds that Offshore Pile Driving Noise Alters Feeding Behaviors of Longfin Squid
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 March 2021
Offshore wind farm noise disrupts feeding in longfin squid, an ecologically and commercially vital species. Pile driving sounds cause squid to abandon hunts, raising concerns over long-term impacts on squid populations and fisheries.
Keywords: squid, noise pollution, offshore wind, feeding behavior, pile driving, WHOI
Northern Star Coral Study Could Help Protect Tropical Corals
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 13 April 2021
Antibiotic exposure disrupted the microbiome of Northern Star Coral, but recovery occurred within two weeks. Symbiotic algae aided resilience, offering insight into coral health and conservation.
Keywords: coral, microbiome, resilience, symbiosis, antibiotics, WHOI
