Blue coral¡¯s secret sunscreen may save reefs
This coral not only produces a protein that imparts the deep blue color, but also acts as a natural sunscreen to filter out harmful UV radiation.
Experts aim to keep coral reefs from dying off
An international group of scientific experts identified and discussed the requirements for coral reef survival in an article in Biological Conservation.
Cracking the code of coral reef resilience
Crawford Drury was awarded $950,000 for his project which aims to speed up the natural evolution of heat resilient corals.
High wave flooding in West Maui predicted through new online tool
PacIOOS developed a high resolution, real-time Wave Run-up Forecast for the West Maui shoreline to help increase preparedness and coastal resiliency.
Charting direction for ocean C02 research, climate change
Christopher Sabine co-authored a newly published strategy for comprehensive and coordinated ocean carbon research over the next decade.
Indigenous practices could assist endangered waterbird recovery
The findings provide useful information in discussions at the federal level to down-list the endangered aeʻo to the level of “threatened.”
One Climate One Oʻahu community plan to fight climate change
The plan is a science-based, community-driven strategy for Oʻahu to combat climate change and eliminate fossil fuel emissions
Climate change, tech and workforce development focus of new collaboration
Both institutions will explore potential collaborative efforts in several areas.
UH showcases $20M ?Ike Wai project at international water conference
Scientific exchange vital to sustaining water resources in island communities.
UH project plans for sea-level rise from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor
The project serves as a future planning tool for the south shore of urban Honolulu, which stretches from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor.