Humpback whale mother-calf health assessed using drone tech
Research revealed significant energy demands on lactating mothers and environmental stressors on calf survival and reproduction.
Lyon Arboretum wins global award for saving endangered native plants
The Seed Conservation Lab is one of three storage and propagation facilities that are part of Lyon’s Hawaiian Rare Plant Program.
Nuisance alga detected beyond Papahānaumokuākea for the 1st time
Researchers plan to extend their surveys beyond the Marshall Islands to better understand the alga’s distribution and ecological role.
UH Hilo biologist part of $2M invasive species research
UH Hilo biologist Natalie Graham’s goal is to develop methods for early detection using DNA and predictive modeling.
$10M annual funding for 麻豆传媒 military base climate resilience
The agreement enables the DoN to potentially fund UH to conduct $10 million in projects and support services annually.
UH researchers use AI, Hawaiian chant to save native birds
UH Hilo Professor Patrick Hart is turning to AI to help rapidly analyze bird sound data to track 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈’蝉 native birds.
Maui youth join UH partnership’s conservation, fire mitigation efforts
The UH East Maui Watershed Partnership is leading restoration in the field and in schools.
Sharks critical to ocean ecosystems, more protection needed
Tiger sharks and great whites play an oversized role in healthy oceans, but they are often the most affected by fishing.
New coral disease forecasting system led by UH team
The tool can help end users detect early changes in the environment and better protect coral reef ecosystems.
Q&A: Whale expert utilizes tech to monitor marine mammals
UH News interviewed whale expert Lars Bejder to hear how innovative technologies are helping experts monitor the health of marine mammals.