Ocean Blog
Researchers Capture Birth of Humpback Whale on Video
A rare high-quality drone video was captured by the UH Marine Mammal Research Program of a newborn humpback whale calf and mother on Jan. 20, 2019.
Whale Carcass Providing Valuable Information
The sperm whale carcass on a remote West O‘ahu beach is giving a variety of science and cultural researchers the chance not only to try and determine what killed it…
STUDY: Are Hawaiian Corals Adjusting to Warmer Temperatures?
A team of researchers conducted a study of coral resiliency that showed some corals are better able to tolerate heat than similar corals tested in the 1970s.
Great Whale & Sanctuary Ocean Counts Commence
Volunteers gathered data from the shores of Hawai‘i Islands during the first event of the 2019 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count.
Coral Reefs in West Hawai‘i Showing Signs of Recovery
Coral reefs in West Hawai‘i are stabilizing and poised to recover, according to scientists from The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
UH Receives $1.3M to Advance Wave Energy Device
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) was awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Whale Count Will Take Place Despite Government Shutdown
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count will take place Jan. 26, 2019, despite the federal government shutdown.
Humpback Season Brings Whales Back to Hawai‘i
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reminds the public that humpback whale season in Hawai‘i is underway.
Science Symposium Highlights Research at Papahānaumokuākea
“Twilight Zone,” unique species, and new research techniques were among the highlights of the symposium.
Scientists ask Public to Report Sightings of Invasive Mudweed
The tropical algae could negatively impact local marine ecosystems.
Scientists to Study Links Between Human and Coral Health
A group of Monaco scientists are visiting Kane‘ohe Bay this week to sample two types of corals.
REPORT: Interventions May Save Coral Reefs
Over the past few decades, about 50% of coral reefs have been lost and the rate of loss has increased with the impacts of global climate change.
Hawai‘i Nei Marine Debris Removal Project Continues
Over the past two years, the Hawai‘i Nei Marine Debris Removal Project has worked to remove a combined 369,393 pounds of pollution from four different islands.
Grant Allows Work to Continue Developing Resistant Corals
A $1 million grant from the NFWF will let researchers at the HIMB at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to continue the work of the late Ruth Gates.
Reef Ecosystem Reserve Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve is accepting council applicants.
NOAA to Host Free Workshops on Marine Wildlife Laws
Whale and dolphin watchers, boat captains, ocean tour operators and other ocean users are encouraged to attend.
Unique Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Aquaculture Growth
A unique partnership has been formed to undertake a concerted and collaborative effort to raise Hawai‘i’s global visibility in marine aquaculture.
Hawai‘i Sea Grant Awarded Nearly $1M for Aquaculture Research
The University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program has received close to $1 million for aquaculture research in support of food security research, education and outreach in the state.
Hawai‘i to Receive Money for Aquaculture Improvement & Research
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the NOAA will award $932,770 to the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) Sea Grant College Program.
