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This week, read about scientists finding new ways to examine underwater scorchers. Plus, the deep-sea origins of tsunamis and the mid-ocean's role in the food web.

Press Room

WHOI scientists aim to improve the study of marine heatwaves

Researchers call for regional approaches to measure these extreme events

Know Your Ocean

What is a tsunami?

Learn how seismic activity on the seafloor gives rise to Goliath waves

Video

What do mesopelagic fish snack on?

WHOI biological oceanographer Ciara Willis investigates predator reliance on the ocean twilight zone

Image of the week: An average ocean swim

WHOI community goes for a dip to experience average ocean temps (38°F) 🥶