UH-led Waikīkī sea-level rise adaptations to elevate infrastructure, utilities
Researchers created architectural renderings illustrating flood adaptation strategies in Waikīkī which can be adapted for low-lying coastal cities across the country.
New tsunami video gives insight, answers on how to prepare
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant partnered with organizations across the state to promote tsunami preparedness.
Catalog of coral microbes, metabolites paves the way to monitor reef health
A study revealed that each type of coral and algae from a coral reef produced a unique suite of hundreds of chemical compounds.
Column: The hidden threat from rising coastal groundwater
OPINION: Sea level rise won’t hit just homes on shorefronts, but also the infrastructure beneath our feet.
Students selected to begin marine policy fellowship in D.C.
UH Mānoa grad students were selected to spend one year focusing on critical marine policy issues in Washington, D.C. as John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellows.
Climate change will require more cooling for Honolulu multifamily buildings
The findings indicate a concerning trend: without intervention, these buildings are expected to become warmer and less comfortable.
Fusion of art and science in new Chinatown exhibit
The sci-art exhibit will close on November 24 and host a screening along with a talk story.
American Samoa sea-level rise viewer available for public
The tool will be an essential component in future planning to assess the short and long-term impacts of rising seas and to minimize the risks to coastal communities.
$2M to develop reusable food, drinkware system in Hilo
Research shows that switching half of Hilo’s disposable foodware to reusables would lead to a reduction of 500 tons of solid waste annually.
UH researchers investigate nearshore water quality, reef health after Maui fires
In collaboration with the community, UH researchers are sampling West Maui reefs to assess the impact from the toxic ash from the devastating Lahaina wildfire.
