Critical findings reveal deep-sea coral communities growth rates
New research reveals growth rates of deep-sea coral communities for the first time, and the pattern of colonization by various species.
Gates¡¯ passion lives on through interactive coral documentary
Ruth Gates¡¯ passion lives on through interactive coral documentary Lost Cities.
UH researchers contribute to largest-ever study of coral communities
The findings revealed that the majority of reefs had functioning coral communities with a living cover of architecturally complex species.
Advances in research shed light on Micronesia¡¯s deep reefs
Info-sharing helps advance conservation efforts, which mitigate the effects of overfishing and marine resource exploitation, and prepare for sea level rise.
Unique dietary strategy of invasive marine sponge
Sponges play an important role in the nutrient dynamics of coral reefs and could possibly rise to dominate coral reefs as corals decline due to human activity and climate change.
Federal legislation tackles threats to coral reefs
UH may benefit from a bill introduced in recognition of National Oceans Month by two members of Â鶹´«Ã½’s federal delegation.
New ocean acidification monitoring station in American Samoa
The buoy will measure carbon dioxide and other important seawater characteristics within American Samoa Fagatele Bay¡¯s vibrant tropical coral reef ecosystem.
Super corals in K¨¡ne?ohe Bay provide hope for world¡¯s reefs
They are surviving under ocean conditions that many predicted would decimate all coral reefs on the planet, according to doctoral researcher Christopher Jury.
Place-based management can protect coral reefs in a changing climate
Researchers from multiple UH units have developed and applied a new technology identifying where ecosystems are vulnerable to human activities.
Soft tissue makes coral tougher in the face of climate change
A study, co-led by graduate student Chris Wall at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Institute of Marine Biology, revealed soft tissues that cover the rocky coral skeleton promotes the recovery of corals following a bleaching event.