Rare Find from the Deep Sea
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 February 2018
Researchers, including WHOI scientists, observed a dumbo octopus hatching for the first time, revealing advanced development at birth and a preference for specific deep-sea corals—insights that underscore the need to protect fragile deep-sea habitats.
Keywords: marine research, MRI imaging, ocean exploration, deep-sea creatures, octopus development, biodiversity, conservation
Previously Unknown “Supercolony” of Adelie Penguins Discovered in Antarctica
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 2 March 2018
Researchers discovered a supercolony of 1.5 million Adélie Penguins in Antarctica’s Danger Islands, challenging previous population decline assumptions and offering vital insights for conservation and climate impact studies.
Keywords: sea ice, marine protected areas, penguin population, conservation science, remote sensing, Dalio Ocean Initiative
Penguins Go Through the Flow
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 5 April 2018
King penguin colonies organize like particles in a liquid, balancing density and flexibility. This discovery helps researchers predict how these colonies may respond to environmental changes, including climate-driven habitat shifts.
Keywords: radial distribution function, aerial imagery, physics of animal groups, remote sensing, seabird ecology, incubation behavior
