$4.6M to restore coral reef in American Samoa
The project will leverage more than two decades of coral heat tolerance studies to inform a restoration with resilience approach.
Reefs show architectural expertise with complex shapes for survival
The complex shapes of these reefs are not random—they follow precise geometric rules that maximize survival.
UH scientists discover marine creatures bending the laws of evolution
A group of colorful hexacorals, known as “zoantharians” is defying the traditional laws of evolution by remaining virtually identical across the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.
Findings make key links between land–sea nutrients, impacts
The researchers determined that land use on tropical islands can shape water quality in lagoons.
UH Mānoa scholars named to 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list
The list identifies researchers whose publications have demonstrated exceptional influence across their fields.
Tracking deep-sea coral health after Deepwater Horizon oil spill
UH oceanographers continue to chart the slow path to recovery for the region's deep-sea coral communities, providing critical information to guide their restoration.
Marine robots field tested in K¨¡ne?ohe Bay to better understand coral reefs
The successful trial represents a major step toward a more scalable and highly accurate method for mapping and monitoring coral reefs.
Plastic pollution disrupts recovery of threatened coral reefs
New research reveals that plastic pollution poses a significant, unseen threat to the survival and recovery of endangered coral reefs.
3D-printed shelters increase baby coral survival rates
UH scientists have developed innovative 3D-printed ceramic structures that provide crucial protection for baby corals.
A CRISPR journey from high school to international award
Deborah Park earned third place in the Plant Sciences category at the International Science and Engineering Fair earlier this year.