Sea pig and sea spider encounters highlight of Antarctic expedition
UH Mānoa undergraduate student McKenna Lewis explores impacts of climate change on marine biology in an icy ‘paradise.’
How bacteria induce settling and transformation of marine larvae investigated
An $870,000 grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will help UH researchers study the settling of larvae of marine invertebrate animals.
New experiments determine effective treatments for box jelly stings
UH Mānoa researchers developed an array of highly innovative experiments to allow scientists to safely test first-aid measures used for box jellyfish stings.
Honolulu Cookie Company and HIMB partner to save stranded whales and dolphins
Honolulu Cookie Company to donate $5,000 and call for public support to the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology’ Marine Mammal Stranding Research and Rescue Initiative.
Beneficial bacteria in Hawaiian squid attracted to fatty acids
A new study revealed that Vibrio fischeri has a novel type of receptors that sense the presence and concentration of fatty acids, a building block of all cell membranes.
Undergrad helps discover new bacterium on way to marine biology degree
Vanessa K. Zepeda was instrumental in the discovery of a spiral-shaped bacterium that is the only known representative of a new genus and species.
Rapidly acidifying waters pose major threat for Southern Ocean ecosystem
New study finds that increased human-induced carbon dioxide will make survival difficult for some organisms
Marine biologist Carl Meyer shares insights on recent tiger shark bites
With the recent shark attacks occurring around Hawaiʻi, UH marine biologist Carl Meyer shares some interesting shark facts.
Three UH marine mammals will continue research role at Sea Life Park
Three marine mammals that have been involved in hearing and underwater noise studies at UH Mānoa for more than 20 years are relocating to Sea Life Park.
UH Mānoa scientists explore the frontiers of coral reef management
New study builds on ways to identify stressors affecting reef health and possible approaches to reef management and conservation.
