Corals and humans share genes
Genes that can sense temperature and acidity are among those shared between humans and corals.
Protecting diversity on coral reefs: DNA may hold the key
Researchers find that large areas of intact coral reef, not disturbed by humans or climate change, harbor the greatest amount of genetic diversity
Coral toolkit allows floating larvae to transform into reef skeletons
Researchers identified key and novel components of the molecular ¡°toolkit¡± that allow corals to build their skeletons and described when these components are used.
Microbial takeover on coral reefs?
New study co-authored by UH Mānoa assistant professor Craig Nelson explores how microbialization destroys links in delicate marine food chain.
New imaging technique reveals vulnerability of coral reefs
Using µCT (micro-computed tomography) scans, UH Mānoa’s Nyssa Silbiger and colleagues were able to calculate detailed bioerosion rates on coral reefs.
Piggybacking viruses
In the microscopic life that thrives around coral reefs researchers have discovered an interplay between viruses and microbes that defies conventional wisdom.
UH Hilo marine science team publishes chapter on corals in Hawaiian culture
Three UH Hilo graduates and professor Misaki Takabayashi author a chapter in Ethnobiology of Corals and Coral Reefs
Coral reef society honors UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ professor
UH Mānoa professor Mark Hixon recognized as a first-cohort Fellow of the International Society for Reef Studies
Research explains near-island biological hotspots in barren ocean basins
Scientists provide the first basin-scale investigation of the increase in productivity near coral reef islands and atolls referred to as the Island Mass Effect.
3D Under the Sea selected as finalist in national video competition
John Burns’ 3D Under the Sea has been selected as one of nine finalists in the Ocean 180 Video Challenge.