Student-led research on food webs in ocean’s deepest trenches
This rare achievement by an undergraduate student is the result of Andrew Tokuda’s passion in natural science, exceptional mentors and impactful research opportunities.
Sea butterflies and sea angels survived Earth’s last mass extinction
Researchers found that two marine organisms, sea butterflies and sea angels have survived global climate change and Earth’s most recent mass extinction.
Accuracy of El Niño simulation hones climate change estimates
Scientists found that when the models simulate the subsurface ocean current variations more accurately, asymmetry between El Niño and La Niña increases.
$510K to research climate impacts on Hawaiʻi fisheries
The PacIOOS Ocean Modeling Group was awarded $510,000 in grant funding by NOAA.
Potential for species extinction from deep-sea mining
A study seeks to dispel misconceptions leading to miscalculations of the likely effects of commercial operations to extract minerals from the seabed.
UH research argues deep sea mining could threaten midwater ecosystems
Scientists suggest how risks could be evaluated more comprehensively, enabling managers to decide if and how deep-sea mining should proceed.
UH discovers 4 new species in deep Pacific Ocean seabed
Single-celled xenophyophores were discovered during a joint project between scientists.
UH Mānoa students bring ocean science research, activities to Maui schools
High school students on Maui learned about ocean-going research vessels, ocean measurements and deep-sea biology from two UH Mānoa graduate students.
Microalgae help corals tolerate environmental stress
New research found that Hawaiian rice coral in Kāneʻohe Bay hosts more heat-tolerant symbiotic microalgae in their tissues compared to corals in deeper waters.
First female chair appointed in oceanography department’s 56-year history
Professor Margaret Anne McManus is the first female appointed as chair of the Department of Oceanography in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
