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Decline in humpback whale sightings examined in UH collaboration

April 23, 2019

The Marine Mammal Research Program collaborated with several groups to quantify the bioenergetic demands of humpback whales migrating between Alaskan foraging grounds and Hawaiian breeding grounds.

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.

UH Hilo study on social sounds of humpback whales reveal behavioral changes

October 9, 2018

UH Hilo graduate student Sabena Siddiqui is researching the social sounds made by the humpback whale population that breeds in Hawaiʻi, when they are not singing.

Humpback whale mothers employ acoustic camouflage to avoid males

July 2, 2018

The researchers believe whale mothers with calves employ a strategy in habitat selection that may help them avoid male harassment.

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.

Honolulu Cookie Company and HIMB partner to save stranded whales and dolphins

December 29, 2015

Honolulu Cookie Company to donate $5,000 and call for public support to the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology’ Marine Mammal Stranding Research and Rescue Initiative.

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.