New observation network will provide unprecedented, long-term view of life in the ocean twilight zone
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 8 February 2021
WHOI is building a vast observation network in the ocean twilight zone to study fish biomass, carbon cycling, and climate impact—transforming our understanding of this vital, little-known region.
Keywords: twilight zone, fish biomass, ocean observation, carbon cycling, WHOI
WHOI and NOAA Fisheries Release New North Atlantic Right Whale Health Assessment Review
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 25 February 2021
WHOI and NOAA synthesize right whale health data to address threats like entanglement, vessel strikes, and climate change. Just 366 remain—urgent action and new tools aim to reverse population decline.
Keywords: right whale, WHOI, NOAA, conservation, entanglement, vessel strikes
Study Finds that Offshore Pile Driving Noise Alters Feeding Behaviors of Longfin Squid
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 March 2021
Offshore wind farm noise disrupts feeding in longfin squid, an ecologically and commercially vital species. Pile driving sounds cause squid to abandon hunts, raising concerns over long-term impacts on squid populations and fisheries.
Keywords: squid, noise pollution, offshore wind, feeding behavior, pile driving, WHOI
