Tag: ocean

Waterproof tablet project earns international recognition for graduate student

April 4, 2014 | Comments

A novel proposal by UH Mānoa zoology graduate student John Burns has earned him a coveted spot as a finalist in the Rolex Awards for Enterprise.

Voice of the Sea television show launches in January

January 3, 2014 | Comments

The half-hour show will profile local science and cultural celebrities

Wave forecasts model developed for Guam and CNMI

September 20, 2013 | Comments

Islanders benefit from new high-resolution wave forecasts offered by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System.

Sea-level rise drives shoreline retreat in Hawaii

September 10, 2013 | Comments

A study done by UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology researchers find sea-level rise is a primary factor driving shoreline changes in Hawaiʻi.

Large fishes in Hawaii consuming more plastic than expected

July 24, 2013 | Comments

Large, commercially harvested fish consume a surprising amount of debris, say UH Manoa scientists Anela Choy and Jeffrey Drazen.

Sea Grant receives prestigious hurricane preparedness award

May 30, 2013 | Comments

UH Mānoa’s Sea Grant College Program awarded the 2013 Dr. Arthur Chiu Award for Excellence in Hurricane Preparedness by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Maui school wins Hawaii Ocean Sciences Bowl

March 1, 2013 | Comments

UH Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology hosted the 11th annual Aloha Bowl.

Scholarships awarded for ocean leadership practicum

February 19, 2013 | Comments

Four UH Mānoa Pacific Biosciences Research Center students awarded scholarships to attend the Ocean Leadership Practicum held in California.

Ocean awareness focus of UH Hilo event

February 15, 2013 | Comments

UH Hilo Ocean Day event seeks to raise public awareness of ocean and coastal issues such as conservation, sustainable use of resources and ocean safety.