Students’ marine research supported through Denise B. Evans Fellowship
Graduate students Victoria Assad and Syrena Whitner were selected as this year’s Denise B. Evans Fellows.
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.
Oceanography student makes deep-sea wonders visible, accessible
Blake Stoner-Osborne analyzes DNA and isotopes to identify differences in the composition of zooplankton between coral reefs and open ocean habitats.
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.
Q&A: Shark expert addresses misconceptions, recommends safety tips
UH shark expert Carl Meyer discussed the importance of sharks to ocean ecosystems, common misconceptions and safety tips for being in the ocean.
Q&A: Student explores science, policy in Washington
HIMB doctoral student Jacob Snyder explored the intersection of science and policy at the AMS Summer Policy Colloquium in Washington D.C.
Alumna’s ocean conservation research fueled by experiences at UH
Jennifer Smith attended a year-long exchange at UH Hilo and pursued graduate studies at UH Mānoa.
Top honors for UH Mānoa STEM scholars, JABSOM epigeneticist
ARCS Foundation Honolulu awarded $110,000 to 16 scholars.
