WHOI Sea Grant commits $1.7 million to advancing research in coastal and marine science
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 16 February 2024
WHOI Sea Grant has funded five new research projects addressing key coastal issues in Massachusetts, including eelgrass restoration, water quality, contaminants, sustainable fisheries, and flood risk perception, with $1.7M in support.
Keywords: coastal research, eelgrass restoration, water quality, climate resilience, sustainable fisheries, flood insurance, WHOI Sea Grant
New Deep-Sea Worm Discovered at Methane Seep Off Costa Rica Named after Alvin Pilot Bruce Strickrott
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 6 March 2024
Scientists discovered a new deep-sea worm species, Pectinereis strickrotti, near a Costa Rican methane seep. Named after Alvin pilot Bruce Strickrott, the find highlights deep-sea biodiversity and the need for continued exploration.
Keywords: deep-sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, methane seep, Alvin submersible, biodiversity, WHOI, Costa Rica
High Resolution Imagery Advances the Ability to Monitor Decadal Changes in Emperor Penguin Populations
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 13 March 2024
A WHOI-led study using high-resolution satellite data found a ~10% decline in emperor penguin numbers from 2009 to 2018. The new method enables global monitoring and could guide future conservation in a changing Antarctic climate.
Keywords: emperor penguins, satellite imagery, population trend, Antarctica, WHOI, climate change, conservation, remote sensing
