Alvin Submersible Makes 5,000th Dive
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 26 November 2018
Alvin, the WHOI-operated deep-sea submersible, made its 5,000th dive in 2018. Since 1964, Alvin has advanced ocean science with discoveries like hydrothermal vents and deep-sea life, and is soon to reach 98% of the seafloor at 6,500 meters.
Keywords: chemosynthesis, deep ocean, submersible upgrade, seafloor access, Titanic, Deepwater Horizon
Flounder Now Tumor-free in Boston Harbor
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 28 November 2018
Boston Harbor’s winter flounder have recovered from widespread liver disease, thanks to a $3.8B cleanup project and decades of monitoring. WHOI scientists report no tumors since 2004, showing how long-term investment in pollution control pays off.
Keywords: pollution reduction, marine recovery, public works, Michael Moore, marine biology, wastewater treatment, harbor restoration
Coral Larvae Use Sound to Find a Home on the Reef
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 12 December 2018
A WHOI study finds coral larvae may use reef sounds to choose where to settle. Healthy reefs with diverse fish sounds attracted twice as many larvae, suggesting soundscapes could aid reef restoration and guide conservation strategies.
Keywords: Ashlee Lillis, Aran Mooney, reef conservation, hydrophones, ocean noise pollution
