New method to prevent undersea ice clogs Surface coatings developed by MIT researchers could inhibit buildup of methane hydrates that can block deep-sea oil and gas wells. April 12, 2012 Read full story →
Oceans apart New research suggests that ocean-crust formation is a dynamic process. April 10, 2012 Read full story →
Using new technology to measure nitrogen in coastal surface waters MIT Sea Grant-funded researcher, Matt Charette, is addressing the degradation of coastal waters in New England. April 3, 2012 Read full story →
Sometimes the quickest path is not a straight line New methods and software developed at MIT can predict optimal paths for automated underwater vehicles. March 8, 2012 Read full story →
A climate window in the Southern Ocean An updated circulation model reveals the Southern Ocean as a powerful influence on climate change. February 28, 2012 Read full story →
Olesnavage wins 2012 Dean A. Horn Award Undergraduate lays the groundwork for detection of submarine groundwater discharge in Cyprus. February 3, 2012 Read full story →
MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4 One hundred twenty high school students to convene at MIT for the regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl January 12, 2012 Read full story →
Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public comment Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes. December 21, 2011 Read full story →
Modeling the spread of radioactivity in seawater Researchers funded by MIT Sea Grant develop model to examine near-shore and open-ocean circulation. December 21, 2011 Read full story →
Robert van der Hilst named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Succeeds Maria Zuber, who led department for the last eight years. December 12, 2011 Read full story →
Wind, war and weathermen How a Swedish bon vivant let MIT introduce modern meteorology to America — just in time to help the Allies win World War II. June 7, 2011 Read full story →
Exploring exploration From deep space to deep sea, two-day symposium examined MIT’s impacts and innovations. April 29, 2011 Read full story →
Predicting ocean motions and underwater sounds MIT research could help ocean science, naval operations and the control and location of underwater vehicles. December 1, 2010 Read full story →
A greener way to grow carbon nanotubes Study suggests new way for manufacturers to minimize environmental impact of carbon nanotube production November 10, 2010 Read full story →