WHOI: New Discovery Reveals Sharks May Detect and Produce Sound
, and vision through the ocean’s dim light. Their ability to detect and produce sound may have been overlooked, though. “Look up sharks, and nothing mentions sound production—they have been thought to be ghostly silent,” says Carolin Nieder, a postdoctoral investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Studying sharks is not easy, though, as they are elusive in their natural habitats and have rarely been studied up close or while being handled.Nieder was originally conducting research at the University of Auckland on how different types of sharks detect the direction
WHOI: Dive Team Awarded by International Organization
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s dive team was recently received a top international award for its commitment to quality training, safety, and the support of scientific missions in multiple facets of diving techniques. The honor was recognized by the International Academy of Underwater Sciences and Techniques at the European Dive Show.The WHOI dive team is comprised of about 50 divers, making approximately 1200 dives a year, in locations around the world. The team supports scientific missions by utilizing various diving techniques, providing essential equipment, and ensuring the safety
Research Vessels: A Conversation with Bruce Applegate of UNOLS
;From physical oceanography to geophysics and marine ecology, our fleet enables groundbreaking science.”Technological innovation significantly enhances oceanographic research capabilities. UNOLS is implementing new technologies to improve operational efficiency and broaden research possibilities. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is developing two smaller containerized remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) as a significant advancement. The new ROVs will enhance the widely used Jason system by offering greater flexibility and deeper access for deep-sea research tasks.Another area of focus is the continued
Neural Network Identifies Coral Reef Sounds
marine species spend some portion of their life on a coral reef.With so much life in one spot, researchers can struggle to gain a clear understanding of which species are present and in what numbers.In JASA, published on behalf of the Acoustical Society of America by AIP Publishing, researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) combined acoustic monitoring with a neural network to identify fish activity on coral reefs by sound.For years, researchers have used passive acoustic monitoring to track coral reef activity. Typically, an acoustic recorder would be deployed underwater, where it
VLSFO Oil Spill Remnants Haunt Mauritius Mangroves Three Years Later
weathering and biodegradation in the three years since the accident and this had removed or reduced the levels of many of its toxic compounds.“However, the ongoing presence of the oil could still pose an unknown risk to the sensitive mangrove ecosystem.”In a previous collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Curtin research team obtained a unique chemical ‘fingerprint’ of the spilled oil, which enabled them to confirm its presence in the mangrove sediments.The study also compared the behavior of the Wakashio's VLSFO with traditional marine heavy fuel oils
Woods Hole Group Unveils DeepCLiDAR Buoys
The Woods Hole Group, the U.S. subsidiary of CLS, has three DeepCLiDAR buoy systems ready for deployment to conduct wind resource assessments, metocean, and marine environmental measurements, with additional buoys under construction. With the Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 11 for Commercial Leasing of Wind Power Development on the U.S. Gulf of Maine Outer Continental Shelf scheduled for October 29, 2024, the Woods Hole Group positions itself as a key supplier of metocean and marine environmental services to support future offshore wind projects in the region.Developed in partnership with the University
WHOI’s Benjamin Van Mooy Awarded 'Genius Grant'
Benjamin Van Mooy, a Senior Scientist and Interim Vice President for Science and Engineering at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has received the esteemed MacArthur Fellowship, often referred to as a “genius grant.” This honor was announced by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, which recognizes exceptional individuals from various fields, including science, art, literature, and social entrepreneurship, each year.The MacArthur Fellowship is designed to offer recipients the freedom to explore their creative and professional pursuits without the constraints of
Greensea IQ Partners with WHOI to Advance Ocean Research Technologies
Marine robotics innovator Greensea IQ has announced a partnership with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) aimed at revolutionizing ocean research technologies. The collaboration will tap into the combined strengths of Greensea IQ's advanced navigation, robotics, and remote operation systems alongside WHOI’s expertise in deep-sea exploration and underwater system design.Working closely with WHOI’s Deep Submergence Laboratory (DSL) and the National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF), the initiative seeks to develop scalable technological solutions that enhance access to the
Matson Helping to Develop Whale Detection Technology for Ships
Since the new routes were implemented, Matson’s compliance with voluntary speed reduction guidelines in the protection zones has improved. Through May, Matson has earned an aggregate “B” grade for 2024 from Whale Safe, a vessel monitoring service.In addition, Matson has partnered with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to develop and test whale detection technology for ships that can further reduce the risk of collisions.Last summer, Matson committed $1 million to support WHOI research and development of Whale Detection Cameras (WDC), which use thermal imaging to detect whale
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