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Study debunks myth of Native Hawaiians causing bird extinctions

A new UH study found no scientific evidence that Indigenous people hunted waterbird species to extinction.

Four postgraduate Grau Fellows were selected to work directly with Hawaiʻi-based organizations through Hawaiʻi Sea Grant.

The successful trial represents a major step toward a more scalable and highly accurate method for mapping and monitoring coral reefs.

UH launched a pilot course that combines classroom learning and hands-on training to prepare the next generation of conservation leaders in Hawaiʻi.

Eight UH Mānoa undergraduates spent the summer conducting hands-on research on invasive species and island ecosystems in the Galápagos.

The new cohort of hires will develop an innovative program to advance fisheries research, education, and training.

UH researchers found that more diverse agroforests in Fiji also offer richer nutritional benefits for local communities.

CTAHR students were among teams that gathered from across the state to address food insecurity.

Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.

Researchers plan to extend their surveys beyond the Marshall Islands to better understand the alga’s distribution and ecological role.