Hawaiʻi State Legislature honors late oceanographer Klaus Wyrtki
The certificate recognizing Wyrtki’s legacy was presented to his widow, Erika Wyrtki, by her extended family during a symposium dedicated to his scientific achievements.
3 UH research projects earn nearly $1M by Dept. of Energy
These projects are among 39 nationwide that have been awarded a total of $36 million in funding.
Climate scientist recognized for contributions to Earth, space science
Malte Stuecker won the James B. Macelwane Medal from the American Geophysical Union for his significant contributions to Earth and space science.
Board of Regents honors faculty for excellence in research
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research is awarded in recognition of scholarly contributions that expand the boundaries of knowledge and enrich the lives of students and the community.
Climate impacted by the seas in Indonesia
A team of researchers published a study that investigated the role eddies play in determining the path and transit times through the Indonesian Throughflow.
Pacific Garbage Patch gathering place for life thanks to currents
The North Pacific “Garbage Patch” aggregates an abundance of floating sea creatures, as well as the plastic waste according to a UH study.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded to 2 pioneers of climate science
Klaus Hasselmann and Sykuro “Suki” Manabe share this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, both with ties to the International Pacific Research Center and SOEST.
1st Pacific Islander to reach ocean’s deepest point is UH grad student
Nicole Yamase, a PhD candidate in the Marine Biology Graduate Program, explored the Western pool of the Challenger Deep.
Polar climate affects tropical trade wind strength
The authors demonstrate the physical pathways via which polar climate variations can affect the trade winds in the tropics.
Accuracy of El Niño simulation hones climate change estimates
Scientists found that when the models simulate the subsurface ocean current variations more accurately, asymmetry between El Niño and La Niña increases.
