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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the world’s leading independent non-profit dedicated to ocean science, technology, education, and communication. Our work fuels economic growth, strengthens national security, and improves lives and livelihoods by advancing the frontiers of knowledge and accelerating the search for solutions to some of our most pressing challenges.

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We tackle critical questions about our ocean planet, with practical applications for human lives and livelihoods. Our innovations in science and engineering fuel sustainable economic growth, safeguard coastal communities and marine resources, and strengthen American leadership in ocean science.

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