New multi-institutional grant will support a fleet of robotic floats
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 29 October 2020
The GO-BGC Array, a $53M NSF-funded project, will deploy 500 robotic floats to monitor ocean health globally. Data will track vital changes in chemistry, biology, and climate impact.
Keywords: ocean health, GO-BGC, biogeochemistry, robotic floats, NSF
Scientists call for decade of concerted effort to improve understanding of the deep ocean
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 25 November 2020
Challenger 150 is a global initiative to explore the deep ocean over the next decade. It aims to expand scientific understanding, promote international collaboration, and support sustainable management of deep-sea resources.
Keywords: deep ocean, Challenger 150, ocean exploration, sustainability, WHOI
New study takes comprehensive look at marine pollution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 3 December 2020
Ocean pollution, largely from land-based sources, poses serious risks to marine and human health. A global study urges urgent action, including bans on mercury and plastics, stricter coastal controls, and stronger pollution monitoring.
Keywords: ocean pollution, human health, plastic waste, land-based sources, global action
