A Close-up Look at a Rare Underwater Eruption
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 10 January 2018
Scientists from WHOI and partners investigated the 2012 Havre volcano eruption—Earth’s largest known underwater silicic eruption—revealing complex seafloor activity and unique pumice formations using advanced AUV and ROV technology.
Keywords: Kermadec Arc, marine volcanology, NSF grant, ocean research, submarine volcanism, Roger Revelle, New Zealand, eruption study
Monitoring Bacteria on Whale Skin
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 14 February 2018
A study of healthy humpback whales by WHOI and partners found seasonal changes in their skin microbiome, suggesting it could serve as a valuable health index to monitor whale nutrition, environment impacts, and effects of climate change.
Keywords: microbiome research, whale skin, environmental monitoring, health index, marine biology
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
