Woods Hole is a section of the Cape Cod town of Falmouth. A "hole" is a passage way between lands. The term is unique to New England. Woods hole is the water passage between Woods Hole and Elizabeth Island.
Located there is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAH). Also located there is the Oceanographic Institute.
Diving Bell at NOAH used to explore "smokers"
A smoker is an underwater volcanic vent on which bacteria and other life forms live.
The inside of a smoker
The ship used to find the Titanic. It is now for sale.
Woods hole (sea passageway)
Lunch at the bridge separating Woods Hole from the rest of Falomouth
Sand sharks have filters and do not bite
Oceanographic Institute Library is mostly online now
Grey seals at the Aquarium
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