With WHOI Sea Grant, #WHOI engineers are developing a robot to remove #ghostgear from #shipwrecks! It’s part of a U.S. Commerce Dept. + NOAA effort to remove marine debris from underwater cultural heritage sites. Get caught up with @WCAI: go.whoi.edu/marinedebris 📸 MITech

🕵️ How do we build the tech we'll need to look for life on other #oceanworlds? Find out in "Our Alien Earth," a 3-part NASA Astrobiology: Exploring Life in the Universe doc featuring a #WHOI-led mission to explore underwater volcanoes with #smartrobots 📲 Watch now on NASA+ go.whoi.edu/nasa+

📚 Looking for a stimulating long-weekend read? Whether you're by the water or chillin' in the backyard, immerse yourself in Our Living Ocean with the digital version of #WHOI's flagship magazine, Oceanus. 📲 Dive in: go.whoi.edu/our-living-oce… (It's free!)

⁠👣 It's time to give your sock drawer an upgrade with our ocean-themed collection. 🐋 From orcas to 🪸 coral to ocean zones, your feet will stay cozy while looking cool! ⁠ 📲 Take your feet to the next level while supporting our marine research: go.whoi.edu/ocean-socks

What does it take to make a documentary at sea? 📲Go behind the scenes of "Our Alien Earth" with NASA+ filmmaker Mike Toillion on a #WHOI-led mission to explore underwater volcanoes with #smartrobots: go.whoi.edu/making-of

It was true in Bigelow's time– and it's true today. We wouldn't be leaders in ocean science + engineering without our dedicated and talented staff. Whether you're at sea or enjoying the day off, Happy Labor Day to all!

What does the ocean mean to us on a personal level? We posed this #verytoughquestion to #WHOI staff– with hilarious, heartfelt results! 📲 Now it’s your turn: what does a #livingocean mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments!

#WHOI researchers surveying #shipwrecks in NOAA Stellwagen Bank NMS created this #3D model of the steamship Portland, which sank in a storm in 1898 with 200 passengers & crew on board. It's now home to deep-sea anemones, sponges, fish– and ghost fishing gear. 📹 by @MITech

Happy #NationalWildlifeDay! These beautiful marine mammals were filmed in the Dominican Republic, where many whale species congregate in the winter to breed. Want more? Take a 20 minute dive on our YouTube channel: go.whoi.edu/humpbacks 📹 by Lu Lamar

🧑‍🔬 Searching for the perfect post-doc? Broaden your horizons while advancing knowledge of our ocean planet at #WHOI! 📲 Find out more and apply by October 15: go.whoi.edu/pdscholarship WHOI_Academic

🌿As more studies show #microplastics accumulating in critical human organs, consumers are sounding the alarm about #greenwashing. #WHOI experts tell Bloomberg Law there’s a lot to learn about the impacts on human health, but it’s still best to #avoidplastic: go.whoi.edu/greenwashing-bl

In celebration of ALVIN’s 60th anniversary, the first African American to dive in the human-occupied sub came to #WHOI last month! Sgt. Arthur Martin shared insights from his U.S. Navy career and received a plaque from WHOI Pres. Peter de Menocal + current ALVIN pilot Bruce Strickrott.

🚨 The DSC is accepting applications for a 3-year position starting October 2024, with potential for a second term. Scientists with experience in systems like OOI and delivering data from multi-sensor observing systems, apply now: bit.ly/3TcL8j5 #OceanResearch #ApplyNow

🌊From powerful ocean currents to the smallest eddy, the #motionoftheocean drives Earth's systems, sustaining life and shaping weather and climate. Learn more from #WHOI experts in our live virtual series, #OceanEncounters! Details and registration: go.whoi.edu/oe-restless-se…

Vermonters spent the summer of 2023 mucking out flooded basements –and unfortunately, 2024 didn’t provide much relief. In a new book, #WHOI experts explain the power of warming oceans. Read more from @VTDigger: go.whoi.edu/VTSuperstorms 📸 by Rachel Mann

Our deep-sea mapping robot #Sentry is headed to the caldera of Vailulu’u! Follow the expedition at nautiluslive.org!

🐋 Did you know it's peak whale watching season in New England? Our #ExtinctionIsForever T-shirt helps raise awareness about critically-endangered North Atlantic right whales–and your love for marine conservation. 🌍💙 👉 Get yours at the WHOI Shop: go.whoi.edu/whale-season

On this #NationalThreatenedSpecies Day, we're hoping that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2022 decision to list #emperorpenguins as #threatened under the #EndangeredSpeciesAct marks a turning point for these majestic seabids - and #Antarctica. 📲 Learn more: go.whoi.edu/threatened-emp…

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🍂🔥 Ahhh, fall! If you're tempted to throw your raked leaves in the firepit, take a tip from #WHOI marine chemist Christopher Reddy: it's not great for your lungs! Bob Vila offers some health-conscious alternatives: go.whoi.edu/fallfires