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Seafloor canyons  Powerful Currents in Deep-Sea Gorges
What drives currents up seafloor Grand Canyons?
On land, rivers flow downhill. But on the seafloor, scientists have observed strong currents flowing up the sides of mountains. The discovery has fascinating implications for understanding global ocean circulation.
Chris ReddyNews Release
Scientists Solve Deepwater Horizon Mystery, Find New Use for Flotsam
Tracking debris from damaged oil rigs could help forecast coastal impacts.
Also see Oceanus magazine article.

John WaterburyNews Release
John Waterbury to Receive Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal
Award from National Academy of Sciences recognizes career spent understanding ecologically important marine microorganisms.

Basking sharkOceanus Magazine
Clues in Shark Vertebrae Reveal Where They've Been
Scientists take advantage of a silver lining in mushroom clouds

Sentry in Gulf of MexicoNews Release
Four WHOI Scientists Contribute to Comprehensive Picture of the Fate of Oil from Deepwater Horizon Spill

Jill McDermottOceanus Magazine
Searching for Life on the Seafloor
Mid-Cayman Spreading Center could harbor unknown organisms
Follow the OASES 2012 blog.

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portrait of a grouper on reef at Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Underwater archaeology: Hunt for the ancient mariner
Nature.com

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Op-Ed: What Scientists Under Pressure Can Learn From Spock
Wired News

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Mysterious Flotsam in Gulf of Mexico Came from Deepwater Horizon Rig
Science Daily

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Alarming rate of melting ice
The Weather Channel

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