Study Sheds Light on Critically Endangered Beluga Whale Population
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 28 October 2020
Scientists from WHOI and NOAA are studying beluga whale skin microbiomes to understand health impacts and reverse the decline of the endangered Cook Inlet population, which has dropped to ~300 despite protections.
Keywords: beluga whales, microbiome, conservation, Cook Inlet, WHOI, NOAA
New multi-institutional grant will support a fleet of robotic floats
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 29 October 2020
The GO-BGC Array, a $53M NSF-funded project, will deploy 500 robotic floats to monitor ocean health globally. Data will track vital changes in chemistry, biology, and climate impact.
Keywords: ocean health, GO-BGC, biogeochemistry, robotic floats, NSF
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
