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Marine debris removal benefits Hawaiian monk seals, ecosystems

September 26, 2024
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Endangered Hawaiian monk seals and other marine life have benefitted from 25 years of large-scale marine debris removal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands according to the cover story in the current issue of Science.

Q&A: Shark expert addresses misconceptions, recommends safety tips

July 12, 2024
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UH shark expert Carl Meyer discussed the importance of sharks to ocean ecosystems, common misconceptions and safety tips for being in the ocean.

Alumna’s ocean conservation research fueled by experiences at UH

June 5, 2024
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Jennifer Smith attended a year-long exchange at UH Hilo and pursued graduate studies at UH Mānoa.

Understanding carbon storage around coasts could help climate

September 19, 2023
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Lindsay Young will develop a research program and teach a course at the University of the Philippines on carbon stored in coastal marine ecosystems.

UH coral reef scientist selected as first Ruth D. Gates Endowed Chair

April 11, 2023
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HIMB sought a scientist with a vision for innovative, integrative and transdisciplinary research in coral reef ecology and conservation.

Researchers capture first snapshot of dissolved chemicals from coral reefs

February 4, 2022
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Hundreds of molecules that are made by important members of the coral reef community were recently discovered by a team of scientists.

$50M gift aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s ocean health

January 19, 2022
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The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will conduct ocean health research with a $50 million gift from Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg.

UH Sea Grant shares in award to address marine debris, protect wildlife

August 30, 2021
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The funding is one of six new, creative projects to tackle marine debris challenges across the country.

Experiential ocean education program celebrates 50th anniversary

July 25, 2021
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The program is one of the most hands-on and inclusive programs in the UH System.

UH marine science students shine at virtual symposium

April 24, 2020
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UH students studying marine science net awards at annual symposium.