Recent News
Recent News
Species-level Detection and Tracking of Caribbean Coral Reef Fish
New study demonstrates that species-level detection and tracking of fish from videos is a crucial capability for ecologists to study and understand trends in bio-diversity as they relate to ecosystem changes. Read more
The Race to Engineer Coral Reef Solutions in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Inside Climate News, July 9, 2025 As world leaders gather to address a global marine crisis at the UN Ocean Conference, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution demonstrate promising tech to monitor and restore dying reefs. Read more
New study highlights the correlation between live corals and fishing yields
What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics examines the correlation between fish yield and live coral habitats. Results show that substantial losses could occur if the restoration of coral reefs is not prioritized. Read more
PBS Nova Building Stuff: Change It!
The Reef Solutions team and their work in USVI took center stage in a recent episode of the PBS Nova series “Building Stuff.” Learn more about how we’re working to turn back the tide on reef declines with some unique and powerful tools. Watch now
New funding will boost vital reef restoration work
Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 2, 2024) – Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), along with partners, have received a grant totaling $1.5 million to advance innovative solutions that can protect the future of corals in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. WHOI’s Aran Mooney, associate scientist in the Biology Department, and Weifeng “Gordon”…
WHOI and the University of the Virgin Islands extend Partnership
WHOI and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extending their working partnership in the exploration, study, and protection of the world’s oceans. READ MORE