More extreme erosion projected for Oʻahu’s shores
To create erosion predictions, the team of researchers used a computer model that incorporates about 30 years of satellite imagery, as well as aerial and drone imagery.
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant awarded $1M for beach, dune management on North Shore
The $1 million will focus on the area between Sunset Beach and Sharks Cove.
UH Mānoa provost competition awards multidisciplinary innovation
Eleven projects were awarded a total of $2.3 million in the 4th UH Mānoa Strategic Investment Initiative competition.
New tool provides wave flooding predictions for West Maui
A new interactive mapping tool created by researchers at PacIOOS provides West Maui with predictions of coastal flooding.
Sea-level rise impacts highlighted with expert at UH Sea Grant
Participants witnessed the impacts of climate change on Oʻahu’s North Shore and Māpunapuna.
40% of Oʻahu beaches could be lost by mid-century
Researchers assessed the shoreline around Oʻahu most vulnerable to erosion under three scenarios of sea-level rise—all estimated to occur before, and shortly after mid-century.
UH Sea Grant provides critical support in Waikīkī Beach renewal, recovery
Replacing the Royal Hawaiian groin is the first of many beach improvement projects planned for the next several years.
Sea-level variability to increase with ocean warming
Sea level variability alters tidal cycles and enhances the risks of coastal flooding and erosion beyond changes associated with sea level rise.
UH Hilo coastal erosion research shared through national toolkit
The research uses historic aerial photos, current drone imagery and topographic surveys to document the changes and provide information for policymaker development plans.
UH Sea Grant called on to help save Waikīkī Beach
The program under the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the Department of Economics issues an alarming report on beach erosion.
