$510K to research climate impacts on Hawai?i fisheries
The PacIOOS Ocean Modeling Group was awarded $510,000 in grant funding by NOAA.
Sea-level variability to increase with ocean warming
Sea level variability alters tidal cycles and enhances the risks of coastal flooding and erosion beyond changes associated with sea level rise.
Fish diversity reduced in world’s hottest coral reef
The study examined ‘cryptobenthic’ fishes at the base of coral reef food webs in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.
Alarming ocean warming trends detected through UH research
Scientists analyzed four prominent ocean temperature datasets over the past 52 years.
Law grad wins writing contest with cultural rights, climate change
Ian F. Tapu’s essay won first place in the National Native American Law Students Association writing competition.
Climate change cultivates ‘ulu growth
A study from UH 惭ā苍辞补’s CTAHR departments finds that ʻulu (breadfruit) growth can expand due to climate change.
Climate change poised to reawaken ancient weather pattern
As early as 2050, floods, storms and drought could worsen and become more regular.
Extreme U.S. coastal flooding events expected to rise
The data suggests that present-day extreme water levels will become commonplace within the next few decades.
Multiple flooding sources threaten Honolulu’s infrastructure
SOEST researchers found in the next few decades, sea-level rise will likely cause an increase in flooding in Honolulu’s urban core.
Statewide webinar for teachers on climate policy and change in the ‘age of COVID’
Kapiʻolani CC is hosting a statewide webinar on climate change for teachers that includes online lesson plans.