Researchers awarded for identifying evidence of dolphin language-like communication
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 September 2024
WHOI researchers received recognition for identifying first evidence of possible language-like communication patterns in dolphin vocalizations.
Keywords: dolphin communication, marine mammal language, bioacoustics, animal communication, cetacean research, marine biology, behavioral studies
Seawater microbes powerful tool for diagnosing coral reef health
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 August 2024
Compared to visual observations, analyzing water microbes provides more immediate picture of reef health and strengthens conservation efforts.
Keywords: coral reef health, microbiome analysis, marine conservation, reef monitoring, seawater microbes, coral diagnostics, conservation tools
Research reveals what cicadas can tell us about Earth's metals
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 15 May 2024
Billions of cicadas emerging on Cape Cod provide unique opportunity to study how insects can indicate Earth's metal distribution and cycling.
Keywords: biogeochemistry, metal cycling, insect ecology, environmental indicators, Cape Cod research, ecosystem studies, elemental analysis
