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August 28, 2025

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This Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the Titanic's discovery. We’re looking back at how the search for the vessel reshaped ocean exploration. Plus, a WHOI senior scientist explains the ocean’s vital role in Florida’s economy. Dive in!

How the Titanic shaped four decades of ocean exploration

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How the Titanic shaped four decades of ocean exploration

Find out how locating its wreckage transformed tech

Florida's ocean economy depends on science

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Florida’s ocean economy depends on science

WHOI’s Dennis McGillicuddy on why ocean life matters deeply to the Sunshine State

Fires, floods, and forgotten places

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Fires, floods, and forgotten places

Finding home in a changing world with science writer and author Madeline Ostrander

What fuels New England's fisheries?

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What fuels New England's fisheries?

Join WHOI scientists on a research cruise to study the region’s marine food web 

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What fuels New England’s fisheries?

Join WHOI scientists on a research cruise to study the region’s marine food web 

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WHOI in the News

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We will soon be able to talk with other species. Which will be first?

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Dive into our Titanic collection

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Dive into our Titanic collection

Honor the 40th anniversary of the Titanic’s discovery—and support modern-day ocean science & engineering—with your purchase!

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