How submarine groundwater affects coral reef growth
UH Mānoa researchers find that corals can thrive on submarine groundwater discharge impacted reefs if isolated from secondary stressors such as competition from seaweeds and sedimentation.
UH Hilo center grows oysters and the aquaculture workforce
UH Hilo has the only four-year aquaculture program in the state and the only facility dedicated to aquaculture and coastal management education, research and outreach to the community and industry.
Pacific indigenous leaders share language, music and culture
A keynote address by Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and a panel discussion will highlight February 23 event at Andrews Amphitheater.
Research reveals how climate change may affect Hawaiian fishpond aquaculture
Results published recently in PlosONE indicate that there is a relationship between two periods of high fish mortality at Heʻeia Fishpond and changes in the climate.
Voice of the Sea highlights Hōkūleʻa’s historic voyage and homecoming
This historic episode celebrates with original builders, crew members, navigators, scientists and more.
Senator Brian Schatz discusses king tides in Voice of the Sea
Researchers and specialists explored the effects of sea level rise in places like Waikīkī.
Enhancing coastal resilience in West Maui goal of new PacIOOS grant
A $500,000 NOAA grant will enable the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System to develop a high-resolution, real-time wave run-up forecast and notification system for West Maui’s coastline.
World’s oldest continuously monitored coral reef transect celebrates 100 years
Scientists from throughout the region traveled to Tutuila island in American Samoa for a week-long celebration and to conduct the 100th year transect survey.
UH at the forefront of king tides and sea-level rise research
The public has the opportunity to get involved documenting high water levels and related impacts through the King Tides “citizen science” project.
Summer flooding expected after water levels break 112-year record
The upcoming peak astronomic tides of the year, known as “king tides,” will occur around May 26, June 23 and July 21.
