Storing animal cells on the Moon in case of disaster
The team has successfully cryopreserved skin cells from a reef fish found in Hawaiian waters known as the starry goby.
Sharks critical to ocean ecosystems, more protection needed
Tiger sharks and great whites play an oversized role in healthy oceans, but they are often the most affected by fishing.
Microbiome data ambassadors selected from UH
Two graduate students and a postdoctoral researcher were selected to be National Microbiome Data Collective Ambassadors of 2024.
Marine Protected Areas producing more ‘trophy-size’ fish
UH scientists found that Marine Protected Areas are having a positive spillover effect, producing more “trophy-size” fish just outside of the fully protected areas.
Q&A: Shark expert addresses misconceptions, recommends safety tips
UH shark expert Carl Meyer discussed the importance of sharks to ocean ecosystems, common misconceptions and safety tips for being in the ocean.
Certain reef fish provide insight to surviving climate change
Researchers have uncovered surprising survival tactics by coral reef fish who inhabit the Arabian Gulf.
Q&A: Student explores science, policy in Washington
HIMB doctoral student Jacob Snyder explored the intersection of science and policy at the AMS Summer Policy Colloquium in Washington D.C.
In memoriam: Carbonate geochemist Stephen Vaughn Smith
UH Mānoa Emeritus Professor Stephen Vaughn Smith died on April 14, 2024.
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.
Image of the Week: Sunset research
This week's image is from UH Mānoa's Kelsey Maloney.
