Whale moms, calves whisper to avoid predators
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.
PBS series highlights UH Hilo humpback whale research
The groundbreaking humpback whale research of Adam Pack, a psychology and biology professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will be featured in an episode of Changing Seas.
Decline in humpback whale sightings examined in UH collaboration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
