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
Some coral reefs are keeping pace with ocean warming
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 7 September 2021
Some coral communities in the Phoenix Islands are adapting to marine heatwaves, showing increased heat tolerance over time. This offers hope for coral reef resilience amid climate change.
Keywords: coral reefs, heat tolerance, WHOI, climate change, marine heatwaves
