UH researchers play major role in Papahānaumokuākea update
A new PMNM report includes a newly discovered mesophotic species, records of algae and fish, and an invasive species of cryptogenic algae.
Tracking the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death on Kauaʻi
To date, there have been a total of 181 confirmed ROD cases on Kauaʻi.
Alien species threatens dramatic biodiversity loss by 2050
The three factors affecting the future spread of alien species globally are global transport of goods, climate change and economic growth.
Algae species discovered infesting NW waters has been identified
The alga may overgrow the reef, and smother corals, native algae and other organisms.
Life Sciences Building ushers in new era at UH Mānoa
The Life Sciences Building will be home to the College of Natural Sciences biology, microbiology and botany departments along with the Pacific Biosciences Research Center.
$247K awarded to fund UH Mānoa forest recovery study
The funding will support further research into tropical forest recovery in Costa Rica.
Saving native plants during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program’s plant conservation efforts have significantly slowed down, as plant and seed collection submissions have been greatly reduced.
In memoriam: Ethnobotanist and conservationist Art Whistler
Art Whistler, world-renowned botanist and UH Mānoa alumnus and lecturer died April 3, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 at the age of 75
Renowned UH ethnobotanist makes Amy Poehler’s #20for2020 list
Late Professor Emerita Isabella Aiona Abbott is recognized for her extraordinary achievements, namely her pioneering work with seaweeds.
Aerial recon to save ʻōhiʻa wins UH Hilo geographer $70K
UH Hilo Associate Professor Ryan Perroy won The ʻŌhiʻa Challenge and a $70,000 prize for his innovative use of drones and remote sensing devices to improve detection of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
