Individual whale, dolphin ID using facial recognition tech
A new tool to identify 24 species of whales and dolphins was created using facial recognition technology which can identify individual mammals in the wild.
Dolphin age, pod health revealed with drone photos
Using drone photographs, researchers from UH Mānoa are now able to determine the age-structure of free-ranging dolphin groups.
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Yo-Yo Ma, Hōkūleʻa team up with UH whale experts to unite music and nature
UH students and researchers accompanied world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on a special trip aboard the Hōkūleʻa canoe in December.
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.
