Humpback whales may steer clear of Hawaiʻi due to climate change
At the current pace, it is likely that some of the humpback whale breeding grounds will heat up past the 21–28℃ temperature range over the next century.
UH whale experts featured in new South Florida PBS series
The PBS series, Changing Seas, features researchers from UH Mānoa and UH Hilo in two episodes highlighting humpback whales.
UH hosts high school students overnight on Moku o Loʻe (Coconut Island)
The Summer Marine Mammal Intensive Learning Experience program is designed for Oʻahu high school students to learn about marine mammal science in a hands-on environment.
Antarctica whale research drone pilot is UH graduate student
A UH Mānoa graduate student spent 18 days in Antarctica as the drone pilot measuring whales to collect information on their body condition and behavior.
Humpback whale research grants awarded to UH Mānoa, UH Hilo
Two out of four mini-grants to support humpback whale research for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 humpback whale season were given to UH.
Rare pygmy killer whales’ deterioration documented using UH drone tech
Drone technology by the UH Marine Mammal Research Program was used to document rapid weight loss in a group of distressed pygmy killer whales off Maui in 2019.
Humpback whale collaborative research continues in Hawaiian waters
During the summer, the research team studies the same whales in Alaska.
Dolphin reproductive research aided by UH drones
The UH Marine Mammal Research Program is collaborating with Dolphin Quest
‘Mind-blowing’ Antarctic scenery, wildlife highlight research trip
A UH Marine Mammal Research Program PhD student took incredible video and photos.
Rare video captures humpback whale nursing behaviors in UH Mānoa research
The study used tags equipped with cameras, acoustic recorders, pressure sensors and accelerometers to capture rare video and data.
