Humpback whale mother-calf health assessed using drone tech
Research revealed significant energy demands on lactating mothers and environmental stressors on calf survival and reproduction.
Pregnant humpback whales’ energy needs increase when fasting during migration
UH researchers uncovered the energy challenges pregnant humpback whales face during migration, especially in their final trimester.
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.
Once in a lifetime: Undergraduate students conduct research in Galápagos
During the summer, the traveling students were housed at the CDF research station, where they conducted their research projects focused on island invasion biology.
Sharks at work: Sharks help scientists collect ocean data
The first bathygraph tag was deployed on a three-meter long blue shark in the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Search begins for next SOEST dean at UH Mānoa
The Office of the Provost has formally initiated the search for the next dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
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.
Federal advisors gain insights to oceans with UH experts
Members of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel visited HIMB in September.
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.
