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Coral colony size, shape impact marine complexity, health

The UH Hilo research team’s study finds that every curve and every angle of a coral colony sustains an array of marine species.

Over the five-year grant period, the team expects to support approximately 250 scholars.

Kiana Frank uses modern techniques in microbiology, molecular biology and geochemistry to complement the observations of her kūpuna.

The participants come from 37 states, Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Guam and five tribal nations.

Tara Sutton will continue her dream and pursue a master’s degree in geography and environment.

Budding environmental scientist Saxony Charlot inspires appreciation of Hawai‘i’s ecology through her art.

200 participants attended the Piʻo Summit that brought together academic researchers from UH and esteemed community leaders.

This Image of the Week comes from UH Hilo student Saxony Charlot.

Harmful bacteria were present in soil samples from urban, agriculture and native-forest land areas in the Hilo Bay watershed.

Thirteen UH Mānoa subjects were ranked by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.