Robotic Vehicles Offer a New Tool in Study of Shark Behavior
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 8 January 2016
WHOI’s REMUS SharkCam provided the first autonomous, in-depth footage of great white shark behavior in the open ocean. The AUV revealed predatory behavior at depth, advancing shark research and conservation efforts with groundbreaking underwater tracking.
Keywords: predatory behavior, marine research, Amy Kukulya, deep-sea behavior, Shark Week, underwater vehicle, oceanography, shark conservation
Amy Apprill Featured in Science’s Video Series
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 16 December 2015
WHOI microbiologist Amy Apprill is featured in Science Magazine’s “XX Files” series for her pioneering research on whale skin microbiomes. Her work explores how microbes impact whale health and supports conservation through DNA analysis of skin samples.
Keywords: Science Magazine, marine microbiology, DNA sequencing, marine animal health, whale conservation, minke whales, Antarctic research
Galapagos Expedition Reveals Unknown Seamounts, New Species
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 9 December 2015
A WHOI-led expedition mapped over 70 unexplored seamounts in the Galápagos, revealing diverse marine life and geological features. Findings could reshape understanding of volcanic activity, species migration, and conservation of the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
Keywords: catshark discovery, coral ecosystems, Charles Darwin Foundation, Galapagos Marine Reserve, ocean exploration, deep-sea ecology, seafloor geology.
