Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world’s leading independent non-profit dedicated to ocean science, technology, education, and communication.

Since 1930, WHOI scientists and engineers have laid the groundwork for many of the discoveries that have revolutionized our knowledge about the ocean and its impacts on our planet and our …

WHOI welcomes individuals and small groups for a free guided tour of some facilities. Reservations are required. Visiting WHOI is a fun and engaging way to reinforce lessons …

WHOI scientists and engineers travel the globe from land and the coasts to the deepest depths to tackle questions ranging from climate change to oil spills to ocean acidification.

Discovery and innovation are not the only things we do well at WHOI. Our people also benefit from being part of an organization that cares about its employees, local community, and the …

Whether this means operating ships and vehicles safely and reliably in difficult conditions or devising innovative solutions to challenging problems, WHOI’s engineers and technicians, are …

B.H. Ketchum Award Recipients WHOI scientists recognized for outstanding achievement

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Nov 6, 2025 · Study reveals dramatic decline in historic sargassum populations, with WHOI scientists helping unravel basin-scale changes News Release

In addition to scientific research and technical innovation, education has been a critical part of WHOI’s mission over the years. The first formal education program was a summer research …