Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
These findings suggest that coral conservation in a changing world is possible—but urgent action is essential.
Invasive seaweed may better adapt to changes than native species in Hawaiʻi waters
This critical finding could have wide-ranging implications from the fish we catch and eat to the overall health of our coral reefs.
Saving corals requires cutting carbon emissions, study finds
Researchers identified scenarios under which eight of the most common species of coral found in Hawaiʻi can adapt to and survive ocean warming and acidification.
UH developed, living coastal-protection system prepares for deployment
The project has completed the first concrete reef structure, and full production is now underway for 60 units.
Q&A: Maui water quality expert on reef health since wildfires
As the anniversary of Maui’s devastating wildfires approaches on August 8, UH News interviewed water quality expert Andrea Kealoha.
Oceanography student makes deep-sea wonders visible, accessible
Blake Stoner-Osborne analyzes DNA and isotopes to identify differences in the composition of zooplankton between coral reefs and open ocean habitats.
Certain reef fish provide insight to surviving climate change
Researchers have uncovered surprising survival tactics by coral reef fish who inhabit the Arabian Gulf.
In memoriam: Carbonate geochemist Stephen Vaughn Smith
UH Mānoa Emeritus Professor Stephen Vaughn Smith died on April 14, 2024.
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 coral disease forecasting system led by UH team
The tool can help end users detect early changes in the environment and better protect coral reef ecosystems.
