The Business of Giving Visits the Offices of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
And for this edition, we took a trip off to Massachusettes and to the campus of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. We’ll begin with their President and Director, Mark Abbot and then you will hear from some of the other members of the team.
Dr. Mark Abbott, President & Director of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Joins Denver Frederick
We all learn in school that oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. But there are other things to take note of, such as: 50% of the oxygen from photosynthesis is produced in the ocean; 90% of international trade travels by ship, and 44% of the Earth’s population lives within 100 miles of a coast. There is no organization in the world that explores, understands, and appreciates the oceans quite like Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. And it’s a pleasure to have with us their president and director