Islands host 1/3 of Earth’s plant species, conservation needed
The study also highlighted the urgent conservation needs of island plants.
Once in a lifetime: Undergraduate students conduct research in Galápagos
During the summer, the traveling students were housed at the CDF research station, where they conducted their research projects focused on island invasion biology.
Invasive seaweed may better adapt to changes than native species in Hawaiʻi waters
This critical finding could have wide-ranging implications from the fish we catch and eat to the overall health of our coral reefs.
Research voyage explores marine links across North Pacific
The trip to Wake Island and Johnston Atoll will provide new and comprehensive insights into the historic and potential future role of these two places as biological stepping-stones for movement of marine species.
Undergrad projects shine at UROP summer symposium
UROP annually awards more than $500,000 in merit-based scholarships directly to students to support mentored undergraduate research and creative work projects and presentations.
Alumna’s ocean conservation research fueled by experiences at UH
Jennifer Smith attended a year-long exchange at UH Hilo and pursued graduate studies at UH Mānoa.
Jumping spiders’ vision explained in viral video featuring UH scientist
The video helps viewers understand colors by exploring the evolution, biological mechanisms and diverse perception systems of color vision in jumping spiders.
Journey of resilience: UH Mānoa graduate triumphs over challenges
Kaʻawaloa intends to take the Medical College Admission Test in the fall before applying to medical school the following year.
50 years of service: Mark Merlin, ethnobotanist and environmental historian
Mark Merlin is a professor in the UH Mānoa School of Life Sciences.
In wake of powerful cyclone, remarkable recovery of Pacific island’s forests
Climate change is expected to increase the intensity and frequency of cyclones, causing huge potential risks to forests and the people who depend on them.
