Fish friendships increase chances of survival
Researchers studied how the presence of friends versus strangers affected how fish responded to a predator threat.
Blue coral’s secret sunscreen may save reefs
This coral not only produces a protein that imparts the deep blue color, but also acts as a natural sunscreen to filter out harmful UV radiation.
Cracking the code of coral reef resilience
Crawford Drury was awarded $950,000 for his project which aims to speed up the natural evolution of heat resilient corals.
Indigenous practices could assist endangered waterbird recovery
The findings provide useful information in discussions at the federal level to down-list the endangered aeʻo to the level of “threatened.”
New class of marine phytoplankton named for UH professor
A new taxonomic class of oceanic phytoplankton has been named in honor of Michael Rappé, a professor at the 麻豆传媒 Institute of Marine Biology.
Newly discovered species of Ehu named after UH biologist
The new species was named “Etelis boweni” in recognition of the contributions of UH researcher Brian Bowen.
Rare pygmy killer whales’ deterioration documented using UH drone tech
Drone technology by the UH Marine Mammal Research Program was used to document rapid weight loss in a group of distressed pygmy killer whales off Maui in 2019.
New 3D mapping technique reveals hidden microbial communities on coral reefs
Researchers discovered specific microbial and viral functions that appear to be key components of the coral microbiome.
Stranded endangered false killer whale divulges a dietary first
The UH Marine Mammal Stranding Lab found the first report of a false killer whale feeding on an octopus, which was previously an unknown part of the species’ diet.
Marine biology student receives nation’s premier conservation fellowship
A doctoral candidate studying a potential coral-saving strategy, was named a recipient of the 2021 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.