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Dead sperm whale on Kauaʻi had nets, plastic bags, float in stomach

Dead sperm whale on Kauaʻi had nets, plastic bags, float in stomach

  • February 2, 2023
  • UH News
A stranded sperm whale on Kauaʻi was examined by UH Mānoa experts who found that the ingestion of fish traps, rope and netting may have contributed to the animal’s death.
New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across the Pacific

New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across the Pacific

  • January 26, 2023
  • UH News
The discovery of beaked whale circovirus in 10 new host species including whales and dolphins across the Pacific was documented by UH researchers.
Whales could be key to reducing carbon dioxide

Whales could be key to reducing carbon dioxide

  • January 24, 2023
  • UH News
Researchers explore how whales can influence the amount of carbon in our air and waters and potentially contribute to the overall reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Yo-Yo Ma, Hōkūleʻa team up with UH whale experts to unite music and nature

Yo-Yo Ma, Hōkūleʻa team up with UH whale experts to unite music and nature

  • January 17, 2023
  • UH News
UH students and researchers accompanied world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on a special trip aboard the Hōkūleʻa canoe in December.
Disease carried by cats, pigs kills 2 spinner dolphins in Hawaiian waters

Disease carried by cats, pigs kills 2 spinner dolphins in Hawaiian waters

  • November 17, 2022
  • UH News
Two spinner dolphins, one stranded on Hawaiʻi Island in 2015 and the other on Oʻahu in 2019, died from toxoplasmosis.
Humpback whales may steer clear of Hawaiʻi due to climate change

Humpback whales may steer clear of Hawaiʻi due to climate change

  • July 3, 2022
  • UH News
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

UH whale experts featured in new South Florida PBS series

  • June 21, 2022
  • UH News
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)

UH hosts high school students overnight on Moku o Loʻe (Coconut Island)

  • June 15, 2022
  • UH News
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

Antarctica whale research drone pilot is UH graduate student

  • March 18, 2022
  • UH News
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.
UH lab: Stranded humpback whale calf had traumatic brain injury

UH lab: Stranded humpback whale calf had traumatic brain injury

  • February 15, 2022
  • UH News
The Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology team transported the carcass to the Health and Stranding Lab for a postmortem exam.
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