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Alarm raised as plastics found in ocean fish larvae

November 12, 2019

A study, conducted by an international team of scientists from NOAA and UH Manoa, shows that many larval fish species from different ocean habitats are ingesting plastics in their preferred nursery habitat.

Critical findings reveal deep-sea coral communities growth rates

November 12, 2019

New research reveals growth rates of deep-sea coral communities for the first time, and the pattern of colonization by various species.

Mānoa student works on Mars project through NASA internship

November 12, 2019

A UH Mānoa student will see her summer work go to outer space when a NASA mission heads to Mars next year.

UH Research Corp. honors outstanding employees

November 4, 2019

RCUH employees were honored for demonstrable, significant and exemplary contributions to their projects during the past fiscal year or years.

SOEST Open House features interactive activities for children of all ages

October 25, 2019

UH Mānoa faculty, students and staff shared their cutting-edge research and love of science with students of all ages and the community at the SOEST Open House on the Mānoa campus October 25 and 26.

Gates’ passion lives on through interactive coral documentary

October 25, 2019

Ruth Gates’ passion lives on through interactive coral documentary Lost Cities.

Climate warming promises more frequent extreme El Niño events

October 21, 2019

An international team of climate researchers, lead by Bin Wang of the UH Manoa examined 33 El Niño events to predict future El Niño behavior and shifts in weather patterns.

Sciences and the Sacred: Conversations on Maunakea lecture series

October 9, 2019

Each lecture will pair a Native Hawaiian practitioner with a UH faculty member on topics ranging from geology, and hydrology to pre-1778 human interactions on Maunakea.

Coral reef mural adds inspiration, beauty at Coconut Island

October 4, 2019

A collaboration between UH Mānoa marine scientists and local artists raises awareness of the many threats coral reefs in Hawaiʻi are facing.

Daily rainfall over Sumatra linked to larger atmospheric phenomenon

September 23, 2019

UH Mānoaʻs SOEST researchers use GPS signals to track the atmospheric phenomenon causing the Maritime Continentʻs daily rainfall.