Woods Hole Research Center

A key focus of the WHRC is advancing the understanding of global-scale ecological processes, including the carbon, nitrogen, and hydrologic cycles, as well as how those systems are impacted by land use change and greenhouse gas emissions.

Through field research at sites around the globe – WHRC scientists are investigating how ecosystems work and how human behaviors alter them.

WHRC scientists incorporate satellite and remote sensing technologies with on-the-ground research to map and monitor forests, biomass, habitats, environmental change, and other ecosystems and services throughout the globe.

WHRC scientific and policy staff link research findings with policy efforts at local to global scales with the goal of promoting the sustainability of a healthy planet.

Outreach and capacity building – engaging with students, educators, indigenous groups, government agencies, and other non-profit institutions throughout the world – are integral to the work of the WHRC.