Pioneering marine microbiologist elected to European fellowship
Edward DeLong is considered a trailblazer in the field of metagenomics, the study of all genetic material from all organisms in a particular environment.
Massive worldwide seawater study finds human-made chemicals prolific
More than 2,300 seawater samples indicate that human-made chemicals—plastic additives, industrial lubricants, pharmaceuticals and more—are widespread in the marine environment.
Could iron save the seas? Researchers outline strategy for carbon removal
Researchers are calling for a new generation of carefully designed ocean iron fertilization field trials.
Waipahu High School alum dives into UH marine research
Sean Michael Valencia Monte joined the Global Environmental Sciences program to transform his passion for microbial research into a career in environmental conservation.
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism
The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.
UH cookiecutter shark research bridges ?ike Hawai?i, science
The team developed a new Hawaiian name for the cookiecutter shark, nahunaiki, meaning “little bites.”
Exploring life in the deep sea earns top dissertation award
Ellis focused her research on tiny deep-sea animals living more than two miles below the ocean surface in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
Mystery of Hawai?i phytoplankton bloom solved in UH research
UH research revealed the conditions that support phytoplankton blooms and offer the first comprehensive look at the anatomy of these events.
Findings make key links between land–sea nutrients, impacts
The researchers determined that land use on tropical islands can shape water quality in lagoons.
UH Mānoa scholars named to 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list
The list identifies researchers whose publications have demonstrated exceptional influence across their fields.