Ocean Blog
Scientists Warn Too Many Unknowns For Deep-Sea Mining
New research, co-authored by oceanographers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, warns there are too many unknowns for deep-sea mining.
Hawaiian Corals Show Surprising Resilience to Warming Oceans
A new study that included researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi is painting a more optimistic picture of how Hawaiian corals are faring in warmer, more acidic oceans.
Study: Predatory Phytoplankton Key to Understanding Ocean Ecosystem
A team of researchers led by two University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanography professors has revealed that an array of phytoplankton is not just using the light from the sun.
Humpback Whale Sightings Counted From Big Island Shorelines
There definitely be humpback whales cruising in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.
Understanding Coral Reef Connectivity Important to Focus Conservation Efforts
Local fisheries and their associated biodiversity benefit from the transfer of larvae between reefs, with some benefitting more than others, prompting recommendations to protect larval connectivity among coral reefs.
High Surf Advisory Extended for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
High Surf Advisory for West-Facing Shores Goes Into Effect Wednesday Morning
A high surf advisory will go into effect Wednesday morning for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Underwater Cleanup Set For Keauhou Bay Saturday
The area has never had marine debris removed on this large of a scale before.
State Issues Record Fines Against Aquarium Fishing Couple
Husband and wife, Stephen Howard and Yukako Toriyama, were ordered to pay fines for fishing and boating violations, which happened last Sept. 15.
VIDEO: Mother/Calf Humpback Pairs Abound in Hawaiʻi
Ocean goers of all kinds are asked to take precautions not to harm, disturb or otherwise disrupt the pairs in their natural habitat.
Fishing Nets Likely Caused Monk Seal Drownings Off Kaua‘i, NOAA Says
The DLNR said constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed completion of post-mortem examinations.
Humpback Ocean Count Modified in 2021
Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the sanctuary is running the program without the normal participation of volunteers.
Newly Discovered Algae Infesting Hawai‘i’s Northwestern Waters
A fast-growing species of algae was discovered to be infesting Hawai‘i’s northwestern waters.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting
The public is invited to virtually attend the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council GoToWebinar in a couple of weeks.
Handful of Confirmed Vessel Collisions With Whales Reported
Ocean users are asked to use caution when navigating shared waters.
Whales Abound in Hawaiian Waters, Counts Say
Although weather conditions were not ideal for viewing whales at the majority of sites, folks were still able to spot some whales in addition to other species.
New NOAA Research Vessel is Hawai‘i Bound
Design of the vessel is currently underway, and NOAA expects to award a contract for the construction of the ship by the end of the year.
Humpback Mother/Calf Pairs in ‘Abundance’ Near Sanctuary
Humpback whales are protected in Hawai‘i. Federal regulations prohibit approaching within 100 yards of whales when on the water and 1,000 feet when operating an aircraft.
Hundreds of Humback Whales Counted Along Hawaiian Island Shores
Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count volunteers gathered to observe humpback whales from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui.
Thousands of Pounds of Debris Removed from Ka‘ū Coastline
According to the HWF Facebook page, last year alone, HWF and volunteers removed over 55,000 pounds from remote and rocky shorelines on Hawai‘i Island (plus over 26,000 pounds from Maui).
