Federal advisors gain insights to oceans with UH experts
Members of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel visited HIMB in September.
UH developed, living coastal-protection system prepares for deployment
The project has completed the first concrete reef structure, and full production is now underway for 60 units.
Keeping up with the dolphins: drones give snapshot of pod health
Using drones to successfully assess the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece is the focus of new research.
AI to tackle healthcare efficiency focus of HS summer program
This internship was part of Project Hōkūlani, housed in UH Mānoa’s Center on Disability Studies, College of Education.
Humpback whales wield tools to ensure their survival
Humpback whales manipulate the bubble-nets they create to maximize their food intake in Alaskan feeding grounds.
Hawaiian rock structures, fish population study wins student conservation award
ʻAʻaliʻi Kelling’s poster explored how imu (traditional Hawaiian rock pit) structures enhance fish populations on Kauaʻi.
Storing animal cells on the Moon in case of disaster
The team has successfully cryopreserved skin cells from a reef fish found in Hawaiian waters known as the starry goby.
Sharks critical to ocean ecosystems, more protection needed
Tiger sharks and great whites play an oversized role in healthy oceans, but they are often the most affected by fishing.
Microbiome data ambassadors selected from UH
Two graduate students and a postdoctoral researcher were selected to be National Microbiome Data Collective Ambassadors of 2024.
Marine Protected Areas producing more ‘trophy-size’ fish
UH scientists found that Marine Protected Areas are having a positive spillover effect, producing more “trophy-size” fish just outside of the fully protected areas.
