Ocean science

Before the wreckage comes ashoreMIT paves the way towards smarter environmental disaster response

Wind power — even without the windInnovative storage system could enable offshore wind farms to deliver power whenever it’s needed.

Demystifying the Cretaceous hothouseMIT researchers crack longstanding paradox in climate science

Bringing life to computer models of marine microbesBiogeochemical modeler Mick Follows named tenured associate professor in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Microbiologists eavesdrop on the hidden lives of microbesScientists track ocean microbe populations in their natural habitat to create a ‘day in the life’ montage.

Tackling a global warming conundrumMIT professor and colleagues address major issue in climate science: greenhouse gases versus aerosols.

Remembering ‘Papa Flash’MIT Professor Harold Edgerton’s high-speed photography and sonar devices revolutionized ocean exploration.

Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics TeamJacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.

3 Questions: Engineering hurricane barriers of the futureOceans at MIT interviews MIT's Chiang C. Mei about the possibility of protecting East Coast cities from future storms.

Three from MIT named Marine Microbiology Initiative investigatorsGordon and Betty Moore Foundation awards given to pursue high-risk research in marine microbial ecology.

Ocean currents play a role in predicting extent of Arctic sea iceDiscovery of feedback between sea ice and ocean improves Arctic ice extent forecast.

Weapon-wielding marine microbes may protect populations from foesIn some populations, natural antibiotics are produced by a few individuals whose closest relatives carry genes conferring resistance.

Lead from gasoline discovered in Indian OceanLevels began to climb in the 1970s, peaking a decade ago — a timeline consistent with the region’s pattern of leaded gasoline use.

New method to prevent undersea ice clogsSurface coatings developed by MIT researchers could inhibit buildup of methane hydrates that can block deep-sea oil and gas wells.

Oceans apartNew research suggests that ocean-crust formation is a dynamic process.

Water world'Weather in a tank' demonstration helps students grasp fluid dynamics.

A climate window in the Southern OceanAn updated circulation model reveals the Southern Ocean as a powerful influence on climate change.

Viruses con bacteria into working for themCoevolution of guest and host lets a virus control its host’s machinery.

MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4One hundred twenty high school students to convene at MIT for the regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl