Ocean leaders renew focus on the sea ahead of UN summit
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 24 October 2024
WHOI and Scripps issued the Baku Ocean Declaration urging greater investment in ocean research and observation to support global climate, biodiversity, and desertification goals ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Keywords: Baku Ocean Declaration, COP29, ocean observation biodiversity, WHOI, Scripps, Rio Conventions
Weddell seals in the Antarctic strategically time their most extreme dives to maximize foraging
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 29 October 2024
WHOI-led research reveals Weddell seals dive deepest early in the day to conserve energy and maximize foraging, highlighting strategic behavior in extreme Antarctic conditions.
Keywords: ntarctica, extreme diving, foraging strategy, light conditions, WHOI, breath hold, circadian rhythm, dive behavior, marine mammals
WHOI and Brazil-based NGO partner to save West Indian manatee
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 30 October 2024
New research shows ocean currents played a key role in a manatee’s 2,500-mile journey, highlighting the importance of oceanographic data in marine mammal rehabilitation and release strategies.
Keywords: release strategy, satellite tracking, oceanography, Brazil, Venezuela, marine conservation
