Tubeworms coat ships, propellers, facilities, get signals from bacteria
The bacterial communities that coat submerged surfaces create a biofilm and produce chemical signals that are detected by swimming larvae.
Rising public risk of infection at Hilo Bay linked to climate change
New research finds that levels of harmful bacteria spiked at beaches with freshwater discharge on Hawaiʻi Island.
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.
UH astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life
IfA astronomers discover UV radiation from stellar flares could significantly impact planets that could support life.
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.
Native Hawaiians face higher rates of accelerated biological aging, UH study finds
Biological aging refers to the gradual deterioration of cellular and physiological functions over time.
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.
Drone technology aids restoration, resilience of Native Hawaiian fishponds
Scientists and kiaʻi loko (fishpond practitioners) are using drone technology to aid their efforts to restore and ensure the resilience of Native Hawaiian fishponds.
Certain reef fish provide insight to surviving climate change
Researchers have uncovered surprising survival tactics by coral reef fish who inhabit the Arabian Gulf.
Pandemic newborns in India more likely to have lower birth weight
LBW is defined as a birth weight less than 2,500 grams or approximately 5.5 lbs.
