Protecting the ocean starts with science. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world’s leading independent non-profit dedicated to ocean science, technology, education, and communication.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI, acronym pronounced / ˈhuːi / HOO-ee) is a private, nonprofit research and higher education facility dedicated to the study of marine science and …

Established in 1930, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) on Cape Cod is the largest private nonprofit ocean research, engineering, and education organization in the world today—and the most …

Since 1930, WHOI scientists and engineers have laid the groundwork for many of the discoveries that have revolutionized our knowledge about the ocean and its impacts on our planet and our lives.

WHOI scientists and engineers travel the globe from land and the coasts to the deepest depths to tackle questions ranging from climate change to oil spills to ocean acidification.

WHOI welcomes individuals and small groups for a free guided tour of some facilities. Reservations are required. Visiting WHOI is a fun and engaging way to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom, …

Discovery and innovation are not the only things we do well at WHOI. Our people also benefit from being part of an organization that cares about its employees, local community, and the world around us.

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It’s our oceans, our climate, our future; and you can make a difference. WHOI is on the forefront of understanding ocean circulation and its impacts and influence on human lives and livelihoods, …