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03/13/2026

In 1887, meetings were held by the 's Educational Association of Boston which brought about the establishment of the Marine Biological Laboratory in 1888.
See Mass Historical Society archives: https://bit.ly/4sg4S5e

02/04/2026

Coffee, data, and a winter pick-me-up at WHOI Quissett Campus☕️

The MBLWHOI Library and McLean are hosting a Coffee Break for Love Data Week!
Join us on Feb. 11th at 10am in the McLean kitchen (on WHOI’s Quissett campus) for coffee, treats, and casual chats about research and data.
Open to everyone in the Woods Hole scientific community!

01/27/2026

Ever wondered what the library can help you with? Join us at our first orientation session of 2026 for a quick walkthrough of the resources, services, and support available to the Woods Hole community.

Open to MBL, WHOI, USGS, SEA, and WCRW - whether you’re new or just overdue for a refresher. Register here: bit.ly/mblwhoiliborientation

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from MBL! ✨
As we welcome 2026, our campus is glowing with possibility. Here’s to a year of discovery, learning, and great science. 🧪

12/25/2025

A very Woods Hole tree 🎄🦞
Warm wishes for a happy holiday season to all those who celebrate. May it be filled with light, rest, and good company.

12/25/2025

This is the most festive fish we could find to wish you a very merry from all of us at the Biodiversity Heritage Library 🐟✨

This striking parrotfish — known locally as the Lena-Girawah — was described in 1834 as “the most splendid of the class of fishes denominated Parrot,” with a vivid green body and three bright red stripes.

As we look ahead to 2026, we wish our global community a year full of open knowledge, collaboration, and continued access to the world’s biodiversity literature.

📖 From "A selection from the most remarkable and interesting of the fishes found on the coast of Ceylon" https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/38892308

12/22/2025

Library Co-Directors Jen Walton and Ashley Jester and their staff wish you Happy Holidays and much success in the laboratory in the New Year!

12/14/2025

Our thoughts and support are with our colleagues and the students of Brown University, and the Brown University Community.

11/21/2025

The Marine Biological Laboratory campus has been added as the first off-Island stop on the Martha’s Vineyard African American Heritage Trail. The new stop at the MBL honors James G. Townsel, a pioneering Black neuroscientist and educator who was involved with the MBL for more than 50 years. The design and wording of the plaque recognizing Townsel were created by students and educators of the STEP Forward Program at the Lawrence Junior High School, Falmouth Public Schools, in Falmouth, Massachusetts in a collaboration with the MV African American Heritage Trail and the MBL. http://bit.ly/43HH67M

10/24/2025

A look back at the Open Access Week blogs we’ve been sharing.✨

OA week might be ending, but open access is year-round and we’re always happy to chat about it! Find these blog posts and our contact info on our website: www.mblwhoilibrary.org