Native seed conservation practices explored at Lyon Arboretum
The conference brought together conservationists, horticulturalists and researchers from Hawaiʻi the U.S. mainland, New Zealand, China and the U.K.
Monk seal research supported by new UH Foundation fund
Marilyn Dunlap of the Pacific Biosciences Research Center commemorates her late husband's tireless work protecting the endangered species.
Raising awareness of Hawaiian forest birds through art and music
The Symphony of the Hawaiian Birds is a multidisciplinary effort to educate elementary and secondary students on Oʻahu about Hawaiʻi’s endangered native bird species and the importance of conservation efforts.
UH Hilo team researches historic World War II battlefield
A postdoctoral researcher and a graduate student from UH Hilo embark on an expedition in early April to study a remote World War II battlefield in the Western Pacific.
Critical piece of Native Hawaiian plant conservation completed
The new Hawaiian Rare Plant Program Laboratory at the Lyon Arboretum more than doubles the size of the old lab currently housed next door in a century-old cottage.
Lyon Arboretum leads Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Seed Banking Initiative
Lyon Arboretum will expanding its capacity for collection and banking of ʻōhiʻa seeds across all islands in response to the Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) crisis.
UH scientists researching pueo in citizen science project
The Pueo Project encourages citizen scientists to report sightings, participate in organized surveys, and use photography to document behaviors.
Hawaiʻi plant conservation gets a boost
Lyon Arboretum’s Hawaiian Rare Plant Program awarded a $114,000 national grant to help preserve and restore native plants.
UH and Conservation International dive on unexplored seamounts near Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Undersea Research Laboratory teamed up with Conservation International to dive on seamounts never explored by human-occupied submersibles.
International study finds areas protecting wildlife are doing good job but need support
Study led by UH Mānoa’s Megan Barnes highlights the need for effective management and more financial support in national parks around the world.
