Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Science Discovery Center & Store — Attraction in Falmouth

I loved my visit to the WHOI Discovery Center & Store on Saturday. I have memories of swimming nearby at night with friends in the ocean bioluminescence. The downstairs exhibit had fantastic interactive displays of twilight ocean life. And most excitingly, there was a fully interactive light up display on the wall about eDNA and ocean fish. I could touch a mystery color dot marine animal and the color DNA bars in a huge display on the wall would assemble into the DNA code for the dot I selected and name the fish. Fantastic! Upstairs I shopped and found a small box of fossil shark teeth and a card showcasing the retired submersible ALVIN, which was also an exhibit downstairs. I completely enjoyed myself and look forward to returning with...

Absolutely wonderful educational 1hour 15 minutes tour. Very well explained and open to any questions. I highly recommend attending this free tour given by a knowledgeable guide who is an engineer who works there. Wide scope of related areas is covered in this tour. Make reservations early in advance. I'd even repeat this tour, if I should return to Woods Hole. A must for young people who might consider a career in related oceanographic studies from fisheries to ocean research, to developing new vessels for research and more. (A vast area of related career areas.) Much more involved than I would ever have guessed. Excellent for all ages, even a senior citizen...

A wealth of information and resources can be found at the WHOI. As international borders and geographical distance separate me significantly from the Institution, I have spent my time admiring from afar.

WHOI has partnered with Cape Clasp to create beautiful conversational pieces while keeping yourself hydrated, and it takes the efforts of conservation, preservation, and environmental awareness to another level. I appreciate so much about this organization, and I cannot wait to visit when I make my way toward the Eastern Seaboard - whenever that time may...