100K pounds of marine debris removed from Papahānaumokuākea
An estimated 115,000 pounds of marine debris accumulates annually on Papahānaumokuākea reefs.
Fellowships awarded to UH Hilo students help to foster future environmental leaders
The overall goal of the fellowships is to develop the next generation of natural resource management leaders in Hawaiʻi.
$10K prize to winner of native birdsong coding competition
UH Hilo’s LOHE lab wants to improve techniques for monitoring endemic birds in Hawaiʻi.
Sources of pollution in West Hawaiʻi waters identified by UH Hilo researchers
Researchers discovered troublesome nutrients in coastal waters and coral reefs off West Hawaiʻi are from human sources, like fertilizer run off.
Azure-tailed lizard species rediscovered on Hawaiʻi Island
William Mautz confirmed a population of the once commonly found lizard exists along the Hāmākua Coast.
Native Hawaiian scientists sail to Papahānaumokuākea
The 15-day scientific research voyage is aimed at collecting data to develop strategies for climate change.
UH Hilo launches online map of campus gardens
The campus community is encouraged to tour the various gardens on campus and participate in improvement projects.
Professor’s fight to protect Hawaiʻi’s forests earns national recognition
Rebecca Ostertag was recognized for intellectual leadership in tropical forest ecology and conservation.
UH Hilo alumnus, now employee thrives in agriculture
Caring mentors, philanthropist made Jake Rodrique’s career in agriculture possible.
Scholarship encourages education for UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi CC women
The American Association of University Women assists women in the local community to achieve self-realization through education.
