Whale carcass attracts expertise of UH professors
The sperm whale carcass that has plagued Oʻahu waters is providing scientists a unique opportunity to study the species and its ecological and cultural importance.
Stunning drone videos of humpback and gray whales aid new UH marine mammal research
The overall mission of the Marine Mammal Research Program is the conservation of marine mammals.
UH Hilo study on social sounds of humpback whales reveal behavioral changes
UH Hilo graduate student Sabena Siddiqui is researching the social sounds made by the humpback whale population that breeds in Â鶹´«Ã½, when they are not singing.
Adult fish ¡®predict¡¯ availability of food for their young
An international research team led by UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹'s Anna Neuheimer revealed that fish parents “predict” a beneficial environment for their offspring, resulting in populations “adjusting” spawning time so the young can meet their prey.
Biodiversity near potential seafloor mining areas explored
An international team, led by UH scientists, returned from an expedition to the western Clarion Clipperton Zone where they studied an area where numerous manganese nodule mining exploration claims are located.
New research provides ¡®oases¡¯ of hope for the future of coral reefs
HIMB Director Ruth Gates says she is amazed by the capacity of badly damaged reefs to recover from past disturbances.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ honors top student employees
Four UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students were recognized for their outstanding work as top employees at the 33rd Annual Student Employee of the Year Awards Reception on April 12.
Bringing multiple values to the table in Hawai?i land-use decisions
UH researchers developed a collaborative approach to assessing the multiple values that different ecosystems in Â鶹´«Ã½ provide and how collaboration with stakeholders can help evaluate and compare the potential future uses of pastureland.
How submarine groundwater affects coral reef growth
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers find that corals can thrive on submarine groundwater discharge impacted reefs if isolated from secondary stressors such as competition from seaweeds and sedimentation.
Fate of coral the focus of Ruth Gates video series
Gates dives into topics such as what makes a marine biologist, the rapid loss of coral reefs and what can be done to help save them.