Location:Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA
Type of Organization: Non-profit
Funding: Government grants and contracts, foundation and private donations, industry contracts. Annual operating budget of $215 million.
Research Areas: WHOI scientists study all aspects of the ocean including the coastal ocean, ocean life, deep ocean, and climate change.
Departments & Divisions: The Institution is home to 6 research departments, 4 interdisciplinary institutes, and more than 40 labs and centers.
People: More than 1,000 employees, including researchers, engineers, information technology specialists, ship and vehicle crew, and administrative support staff.
Academics: WHOI is accredited by the NEASC and offers Ph.D. and M.S. programs. In addition, WHOI offers postdoctoral and summer student fellowships, as well as other education programs.
Ships & Technology: WHOI operates the Global Class research vessels Atlantis and Knorr as well as the coastal vessel Tioga. WHOI also builds and operates a group of underwater vehicles and instruments designed for ocean exploration, including HOV Alvin, ROV Jason, and the AUVs Sentry, REMUS, and SeaBED.