Moore Foundation Supports WHOI Effort to Revolutionize Ocean Research
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 22 August 2016
With $250,000 from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, WHOI will explore agile software/hardware innovation for ocean research. The project focuses on open platforms and AUVs to lower barriers and accelerate tech for climate and ecosystem studies.
Keywords: ocean technology, agile development, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), ocean engineering, innovation, open platforms, marine research, ecosystem health
Scientists Now Listening for Whales in New York Waters With Real-time Acoustic Buoy
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 27 June 2016
WHOI and WCS have deployed a real-time acoustic buoy in New York Bight to monitor endangered whales like humpbacks and right whales. The buoy detects whale sounds and transmits data to aid conservation in busy shipping lanes near New York Harbor.
Keywords: marine mammals, real-time monitoring, hydrophone, humpback whale, North Atlantic right whale, ocean noise, New York Aquarium.
Artifacts Discovered on Return Expedition to Antikythera Shipwreck
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 June 2016
An international team led by WHOI and Greek archaeologists recovered 60 new artifacts from the Antikythera Shipwreck, including gold jewelry, glassware, and possible weapons, using advanced diving and robotic technologies to explore the ancient site.
Keywords: underwater archaeology, Antikythera Mechanism, marine archaeology, autonomous robots, closed-circuit rebreathers, Hellenic Ministry of Culture
