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.”
Oʻahu marine protected areas offer limited protection of coral reef herbivorous fishes
Researchers found that of the four marine protected areas around Oʻahu, three did not provide biologically significant benefits for herbivorous fish populations.
10-year battle of sea urchins vs. invasive seaweed
The sea urchin hatchery successfully outplanted the first cohort in January 2011 and has since released 600,000 sea urchins across the state.
Honolulu CC collaborates to train state conservation officers
The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Academy provides experience and academic credits.
Tracking the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death on Kauaʻi
To date, there have been a total of 181 confirmed ROD cases on Kauaʻi.
Hawai‘i CC forestry program cultivates local experts
Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management program celebrates 20 years.
Scholarship encourages education for UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi CC women
The American Association of University Women assists women in the local community to achieve self-realization through education.
Saving native plants during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program’s plant conservation efforts have significantly slowed down, as plant and seed collection submissions have been greatly reduced.
