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July 10, 2025

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Today, we bring you hot news from cold waters—including research on toxic algae in the Arctic food web, and an expedition to discover deep-sea resources around the Aleutian Islands. Plus, one scientist explains why community is the key to unlocking climate solutions.

Whale feces link ocean warming and algal toxins

Press Room

Whale feces link ocean warming and algal toxins

WHOI research finds bowhead whales may signal growing threats to Arctic resources

Oceanus Magazine: We can't do this alone

Oceanus

We can't do this alone

For marine chemist Adam Subhas, ocean-climate solutions can't happen without community

Seafloor mapping along the Aleutian Arc

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Seafloor exploration on the Aleutian Arc 

HOV Alvin enables a USGS-led effort to study a resource-rich region near Alaska

How does ocean science benefit national security

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How does ocean science benefit national security?

A closer look at Yellow Moray, the latest technology developed by WHOI for the U.S. Navy

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WHOI in the News

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Divers exploring ancient Greek shipwreck find statue fragments

Scientific American

Magma pulses are tearing Africa apart

Cape Cod Times

WHOI helped blow up the shark in ‘Jaws.’ Now they’re tracking the real ones

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Massachusetts' Coastal Attraction Offers Up Stunning Bay Views

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