What happens to marine life when oxygen is scarce?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 26 July 2021
A 2017 hypoxic event off Panama caused 50% coral loss and macro-organism deaths. Microbes quickly rebounded, showing resilience. Study highlights impacts of deoxygenation from warming and nutrient runoff on reef ecosystems.
Keywords: hypoxia, coral reefs, microbes, deoxygenation, resilience
Emperor penguins, recommended as threatened species under Endangered Species Act
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 3 August 2021
Emperor penguins face extinction risk from sea ice loss due to climate change. WHOI-led research supports listing them as threatened under the ESA to drive urgent climate action and habitat protection.
Keywords: emperor penguin, climate change, ESA, sea ice, extinction, WHOI
WHOI advancing a seaweed solution to develop new kelp strains
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 10 August 2021
WHOI is developing new sugar kelp strains to boost seaweed farming's productivity and sustainability. The research aims to improve yields, support coastal ecosystems, and advance climate-friendly aquaculture solutions.
Keywords: seaweed farming, kelp, WHOI, aquaculture, climate, sustainability
