Bezos gift backs UH research to restore Maui grasslands and reduce wildfire risk
Large areas of former plantation lands are vulnerable to fires.
UH Hilo to lead $1.2M NASA grant for coastal research
The grant aims to enhance understanding of how Hawaiʻi’s coastlines can withstand climate change while boosting research and workforce development for UH students.
Invasive ramie moth detected on Kauaʻi for the 1st time
A live ramie moth caterpillar was discovered on Kauaʻi last month, marking the first detection of this invasive species on the Garden Isle.
UH expands environmental stewardship support in Pacific with U.S. Army Reserve
The agreement was signed at Fort Shafter on December 1.
UH calculates survival needs of deep-diving Hawaiian pilot whales
A new study found an average adult whale must eat 142 squid daily to survive, scaling up to 416 million squid annually for the entire population.
Hawaiian monk seals are far more ‘talkative’ than previously known
The study analyzed thousands of hours of passive acoustic data and identified 25 distinct underwater vocalizations.
UH alumna bridges ocean science, public health
Lauryn Hansen is focusing on coastal marine resource management related to contaminants of emerging concern, such as forever chemicals, pesticides and microplastics.
Symphony of the Hawaiʻi Seas unites science, culture, art
The free concert captivated audiences by weaving together moʻolelo (storytelling), mele (music), hula and animations.
Conservation leadership, program management pilot program launched at UH
UH launched a pilot course that combines classroom learning and hands-on training to prepare the next generation of conservation leaders in Hawaiʻi.
Galápagos research: UH undergraduate students explore, discover, protect
Eight UH Mānoa undergraduates spent the summer conducting hands-on research on invasive species and island ecosystems in the Galápagos.
