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title: Ocean Insights January 15, 2026
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Scientists break down how a prolific seaweed is suffocating coastal economies

| View in browser January 15, 2026 GIVE EXPLORE SHOP Hello, Friend! Today—learn how an onslaught of Sargassum is impacting the livelihoods of coastal Florida residents. Plus, read about the WHOI scientists partnering with a major plastics manufacturer to develop ocean-degradable alternatives, and discover how the ocean moderates our climate. Jump in! Press Room The economic impact of Sargassum A WHOI-led analysis reveals how a prolific seaweed is draining coastal economies from the Caribbean to Florida Oceanus Breaking down plastics together WHOI and Eastman scientists partner to make an ocean-safe plastic Ocean Learning Hub Where does all the carbon go? Learn how the ocean regulates our climate Humans of WHOI Get to know Meg Ferguson How a research assistant stuck with her childhood goals to land her “dream job” at WHOI Humans of WHOI Get to know Meg Ferguson How a WHOI research assistant stuck with her childhood goals to land her “dream job” in marine biology WHOI in the News PBS Secrets of seagrass Yankee Magazine HOV Alvin among Yankee Magazine's Favorite photos of 2025 Mongabay Study tracks fishing boats to see how heat waves affect fish distribution ON&T The seafloor on Jupiter’s moon Europa may still hold keys for life WHOI STORE Time for a new calendar? Celebrate the ocean all year with our 2026 wall calendar featuring WHOI research (now 25% off!) WHOI STORE Time for a new calendar? Celebrate the ocean all year with our 2026 wall calendar featuring WHOI research (now 25% off!) GIVE EXPLORE SHOP   GIVE NOW SHOP WHOI   Follow us #WHOI                     Copyright ©2026 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.  All rights reserved. 266 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, 02543-1050, U.S.A. General Information: information@whoi.edu or  (508) 548-1400  Privacy Policy Unsubscribe \| Manage Preferences   |
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