Previously Unknown “Supercolony” of Adelie Penguins Discovered in Antarctica
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 2 March 2018
Researchers discovered a supercolony of 1.5 million Adélie Penguins in Antarctica’s Danger Islands, challenging previous population decline assumptions and offering vital insights for conservation and climate impact studies.
Keywords: sea ice, marine protected areas, penguin population, conservation science, remote sensing, Dalio Ocean Initiative
Penguins Go Through the Flow
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 5 April 2018
King penguin colonies organize like particles in a liquid, balancing density and flexibility. This discovery helps researchers predict how these colonies may respond to environmental changes, including climate-driven habitat shifts.
Keywords: radial distribution function, aerial imagery, physics of animal groups, remote sensing, seabird ecology, incubation behavior
WHOI Among First Funding Recipients of The Audacious Project
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 11 April 2018
WHOI received a record $35M from The Audacious Project to explore the ocean's twilight zone—an understudied, life-rich region vital to climate regulation. The project aims to develop technologies and inform policy before commercial exploitation begins.
Keywords: robotic sensors, Heidi Sosik, Mark Abbott, marine ecosystems, overfishing, carbon cycle, environmental policy
