Individual whale, dolphin ID using facial recognition tech
A new tool to identify 24 species of whales and dolphins was created using facial recognition technology which can identify individual mammals in the wild.
New campaign highlights herbivore fishes key to healthy coral reefs
When herbivores are in low abundance, coral reefs are overgrown with seaweeds and begin to suffocate and die.
Hedging bets to restore coral reef health
Scientists revealed a strategy for choosing a set of key coral species that will best maintain ecosystem functions critical for reef health.
Dolphin age, pod health revealed with drone photos
Using drone photographs, researchers from UH Mānoa are now able to determine the age-structure of free-ranging dolphin groups.
Freezing, spawning, saving coral through UH, Minnesota partnership
Coral sperm will be stored using cryopreservation, which is a process that freezes to preserve them.
HS students explore at marine biology camp at Moku o Lo?e (Coconut Island)
Â鶹´«Ã½ high school students learned about marine mammal science at the UH Summer Marine Mammal Intensive Learning Experience on Moku o Loʻe.
Corals, sharks, more student research showcased at scholarship symposium
The event showcased the work of 15 undergraduate and graduate haumāna for an audience of more than 100 participants.
New AI reef conservation tool monitors, measures from space
By developing novel deep learning algorithms, coral ecologists at UH Mānoa are now able to identify and measure reef halos from space.
Hammerhead sharks hold their breath on deep water hunts to stay warm
These sharks are warm water animals but feed at depths where seawater temperatures are around 40°F, yet they need to keep their bodies warm to hunt effectively.
Nearly 90% of Hanauma Bay usable beach may be submerged by 2030
UH researchers evaluated the biological, physical, and social carrying capacities of this pristine natural destination