Studying How Seals Adapt to Extreme Environments Could Lead to Benefits in Human Reproductive Health
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 April 2025
A new study by WHOI’s Michelle Shero reveals how seals’ unique reproductive traits—like fasting, oxygen management, and pausing pregnancy—can inspire solutions to human reproductive health challenges such as gestational diabetes and IVF success.
Keywords: marine mammals, reproductive health, seals, embryonic diapause, gestational diabetes, IVF, human fertility, oxygen adaptation
From river to sea: Research team, including WHOI chemist, receives international award
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 14 May 2025
A study tracking major Arctic river chemistry reveals widespread environmental change and earns recognition in the Frontiers Planet Prize. Findings help predict Arctic shifts and support planetary health and CO₂ mitigation strategies.
Keywords: Arctic rivers, river chemistry, planetary health, CO₂ sequestration, Frontiers Planet Prize, WHOI
Researchers awarded for identifying first evidence of possible language-like communication in dolphins
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 16 May 2025
WHOI and partners won the $100K Coller Dolittle Challenge for identifying language-like non-signature dolphin whistles, suggesting complex communication. Their findings offer insights into animal language and potential AI applications.
Keywords: dolphin communication, non-signature whistles, WHOI, Coller Dolittle Challenge, animal language, bioacoustics, marine mammals
