Researchers to host roundtable meetings on shipwrecks and ghost gear
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 31 January 2025
WHOI received a NOAA Sea Grant to study the impact of ghost fishing gear on shipwrecks and will host public roundtables in February to gather feedback from fishermen on removal and prevention methods.
Keywords: ghost gear, shipwrecks, marine debris, WHOI, NOAA Sea Grant, fishing gear removal, cultural heritage
Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution identify heat-resistant kelp strain
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 10 February 2025
WHOI scientists have bred a new heat-tolerant strain of sugar kelp to help combat climate change impacts and support sustainable aquaculture, offering promise for food, fuel, and environmental benefits in warming oceans.
Keywords: kelp,aquaculture, sugar kelp, heat tolerance, sustainable farming, WHOI
Field research from the heart
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 14 February 2025
WHOI scientists are using custom heart monitors on seal pups to track their health, energy use, and diving development—offering noninvasive insights into survival in the wild through innovative engineering.
Keywords: seal pups, heart monitors, marine biology, diving behavior, WHOI, animal health, remote monitoring
