Tiger sharks serve as mobile oceanographers in UH research
Researchers attach tags to collect oceanographic data, follow movement patterns and discover their preferred habitat in Hawaiian waters.
Without visitors, Hanauma Bay conditions improve
UH Mānoa researchers are using the closure to monitor the impacts on marine life at Hanauma Bay.
Rare video captures humpback whale nursing behaviors in UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ research
The study used tags equipped with cameras, acoustic recorders, pressure sensors and accelerometers to capture rare video and data.
New species could explain origins of Hawaiian endemic fish
A new species known as the tiny Suspiria blenny was discovered by a University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa researcher.
Trait-based technology to help predict climate change impact on biodiversity
Researchers are using open source technology to catalogue species traits, in an effort to predict climate change¡¯s impact on biodiversity.
Hammerhead sharks hold breath to keep warm on deep dives
A new study finds that the scalloped hammerhead shark might be holding its breath during dives to maintain its body temperature.
Studying human disease reveals coral disease risk factors
A team of researchers, led by Jamie Caldwell, used a human epidemiology technique to determine ecological risks affecting two coral diseases.
In memoriam: Marine mammal echolocation pioneer, Whitlow Au
Au, an emeritus faculty for the Marine Mammal Research Program, was a pioneer in understanding the echolocation of dolphins and whales.
Innovative programs win $750K in provost¡¯s competition
The competition is designed to increase cross-unit and cross-disciplinary collaboration in strategic areas that have a strong possibility for success in building on UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s strengths while addressing challenges.
Shark study: Old fishing hooks remain threat to sharks
An eight-year UH tiger shark study shows startling data of severe impacts on sea creatures cut loose from fishing lines.