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UH lab part of first response team on whale, dolphin beach strandings

November 14, 2019

The UH lab performs necropsies, autopsies on animals, to look for disease and signs of human impacts like ship strikes, entanglements, marine debris ingestion and acoustic trauma.

Whale bubble-net feeding documented by UH researchers through groundbreaking video

October 13, 2019

The video footage collected helps researchers better track humpback whale behavior, habitat use and changes in food due to climate change.

Whale moms, calves whisper to avoid predators

August 2, 2019

The findings of an international team of researchers, including Lars Bejder from the UH Marine Mammal Research Program, shed light on southern right whales communication.

Top spring 2019 UH News: Pōwehi, ‘Smoke All Day,’ baby whale

May 10, 2019

From online degree programs to a new student success center, a hit radio song to the name of black hole, here are some of this spring's top stories on UH News.

NOAA highlights UH marine mammal expertise

March 4, 2019

Adam Pack, Lars Bejder and Marc Lammers were featured on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries website for their scientific endeavors.

Rare video of newborn humpback whale from UH marine mammal research

January 31, 2019

The Marine Mammal Research Program seeks to identify the specific effects of human activities on marine mammals, and the development of appropriate mitigation and management strategies.

Stunning drone videos of humpback and gray whales aid new UH marine mammal research

November 4, 2018

The overall mission of the Marine Mammal Research Program is the conservation of marine mammals.

Whitlow Au awarded gold medal by Acoustical Society of America

May 3, 2016

Whitlow W. L. Au has been named recipient of the gold medal of the Acoustical Society of America for contributions to understanding underwater biosonar.

Three UH marine mammals will continue research role at Sea Life Park

September 25, 2015

Three marine mammals that have been involved in hearing and underwater noise studies at UH Mānoa for more than 20 years are relocating to Sea Life Park.