It takes an ocean of support to explore the ocean. Your membership helps!

Exploration focused on understanding the ocean is vital from so many different perspectives—for humanity, for the health of our planet, for our safety and security, and for our climate.

Member Benefits

Ocean Explorer $35

• Your membership provides priceless support to the researchers and engineers at WHOI who are applying novel ideas and technologies to understanding the ocean for our planet and our future.
• Limited Edition mosaic art print of WHOI’s original research vessel, the ketch Atlantis (for Explorers only).
• Advance notice of special events
• FREE one-year subscription to Oceanus magazine
• FREE OceanInsights weekly e-newsletter
• Invitations to special tours and talks
• 15% off on all WHOI merchandise

Ocean Navigator $55

Member benefits plus:

• WHOI’s popular Right Whale T-shirt

Associate $100

Member benefits plus:

• WHOI’s popular Right Whale T-shirt
• Invitations to annual Afternoon of Science
• Invitations to participate in scientific expeditions
• Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums)

Mariners Club - Monthly gift totaling $120 or more per year

Associates member benefits plus:

• Exclusive access to behind-the-scenes experiences
• Gift payment automatically deducted on a monthly basis

Voyager $250

Associates member benefits plus:

• A generous contribution in support of ocean science

Ocean Pioneer $500

Associates member benefits plus:

• A even more generous contribution in support of ocean science

1930 Society $1,000 or more

Associates member benefits plus:

• Afternoon shipboard science expedition aboard R/V Tioga

Ocean Partner $2,500 or more

1930 Society member benefits plus:

• Invitations to three annual ocean research webinars with WHOI scientists and engineers.