Ocean wilderness areas key to sustaining fish populations
Wilderness areas shelter many important and threatened species like sharks, groupers, jacks and snappers, which require large spaces to thrive.
Seabirds successfully nesting in Oʻahu neighborhoods
Researchers found no significant difference in nesting success of the wedge-tailed shearwater at an unprotected beach park versus a site with restricted public access.
Marine expert says more, larger protected areas needed in Hawaiʻi
The guide provides a consistent science-based framework to discuss, categorize, track and evaluate marine protected areas.
Grad student conducts in-depth arthropod research on Maunakea
CTAHR researchers Brad Reil and Dan Rubinoff wrapped up a multi-year study mapping the food web among species on Maunakea.
Eleanor Sterling appointed as director of Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology
Sterling will join UH Mānoa in this leadership role on January 3, 2022.
Rapid ʻōhiʻa death linked to hoofed animals in UH Hilo research
New findings show the fungal disease could be exacerbated by the presence of ungulates or animals with hooves.
Conservation award for UH Hilo alumnus recognizes 30 years of outreach
John Kahiapo received a DLNR award which recognizes people who go above and beyond to protect natural and cultural resources.
First endangered ʻuaʻu observed on Maunakea in more than 60 years
UH Hilo researchers have conducted research on the mauna since 2017 and spotted the native Hawaiian seabird in May.
Native plant restoration efforts progressing on Maunakea
The Center for Maunakea Stewardship has managed to establish māmane and other native plants including ʻāweoweo and pawale.
Indigenous practices could assist endangered waterbird recovery
The findings provide useful information in discussions at the federal level to down-list the endangered aeʻo to the level of “threatened.”
