Dead sperm whale on Kauaʻi had nets, plastic bags, float in stomach
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
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
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
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
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
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.
UH lab: Stranded humpback whale calf had traumatic brain injury
The Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology team transported the carcass to the Health and Stranding Lab for a postmortem exam.
