Deepest-Diving Research Submarine in the US Returns to Active Duty

Deepest-Diving Research Submarine in the US Returns to Active Duty

Alvin is ready for another 50 years of conducting scientific studies

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Expedition to Determine the Age of the South China Sea to Set Sail

Expedition to Determine the Age of the South China Sea to Set Sail

The international effort is scheduled to begin in less than a week

Great White Sharks Live a Lot Longer than Scientists Thought

Great White Sharks Live a Lot Longer than Scientists Thought

The same study also found that the creatures grow much slower as well

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger Begins Its Journey to WHOI

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger Begins Its Journey to WHOI

Ordinary folks will get the chance to see the sub during its cross-country journey

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 26th, 2013
James Cameron Agrees to Donate His Deepsea Challenger to WHOI

James Cameron Agrees to Donate His Deepsea Challenger to WHOI

The filmmaker and WHOI are to work together, promote deep-sea science

NASA-Backed Study Ready to Sail in the North Atlantic

NASA-Backed Study Ready to Sail in the North Atlantic

The mission will reveal salinity contents in this sector of the ocean

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 23rd, 2012
Deciphering the Carbon Cycle in the Arctic

Deciphering the Carbon Cycle in the Arctic

Study conducted several years ago finally reveals its results

Pacific Ocean Reveals Effects of Fukushima Accident

Pacific Ocean Reveals Effects of Fukushima Accident

The nuclear incident started in early 2011, experts say

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 23rd, 2012
Arctic Seas Teem with Life Even in Winter

Arctic Seas Teem with Life Even in Winter

Previously, experts suspected that species moved away due to the extreme cold

  • Nature
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • July 21st, 2010
Mid-Cayman Rise's Deep Sea Vents

Mid-Cayman Rise's Deep Sea Vents

An extraordinary discovery made by WHOI researchers in collaboration with NASA

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 19th, 2010
Oceans Get Their Volume and Depth Calculated

Oceans Get Their Volume and Depth Calculated

By researchers at WHOI