Ocean Blog
Rare Species Planted During Coralpalooza Celebration
Across the globe coral reefs are under siege by rising sea temperatures, bleaching events, pollution, runoff and damage from people.
Native Oysters to Improve Water Quality in Pearl Harbor
The first native oysters are ready to take the plunge into their new home at Pearl Harbor.
World Oceans Day at Hāpuna Beach Set for June 8
Learn more about Hawai‘i’s incredible ocean resources from over a dozen participating organizations at Hāpuna’s south pavilion.
World Reef Day 2019 Launches in Waikīkī
A ceremony held on Waikīkī Beach marked the official launch of the first World Reef Day on June 1.
New Film Addresses Threats to Papahānaumokuākea
The film documents clean-up efforts within the sanctuary and relates the significance of the ocean in Native Hawaiian culture.
Study Outlines Path to Restore Reef Health in Hawai‘i
The study guidelines focus on ways to increase and manage fish that eat algae.
Expedition Sets Ocean Depth Record in May
A scientific expedition to the Mariana Trench led by extreme explorer Victor Vescovo set a record for reaching the deepest ocean in May.
Kahalu‘u Beach Park to Close for Coral Spawning Events
Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed on May 20 and May 21 for anticipated coral spawning events.
Super Corals in Kaneohe Bay Provide Hope for World’s Reefs
Super corals in Kāneʻohe Bay, Oʻahu, are surviving under ocean conditions that many predicted would decimate all coral reefs on the planet.
Legislation to Study Impacts of Sunscreen Chemicals on Coral Reefs
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to better inform the public about the effects that sunscreen chemicals have on coral reefs
‘Giant Vacuum Cleaner’ to Tackle Kamilo Point
Ho’ōla One will test its ability to literally suck small bits of plastic, known as micro-plastics, from the coastal sands at Kamilo.
REPORT: Hawai‘i’s Reefs Provide $836 Million Worth of Coastal Flood Protection
In Hawai‘i, reefs provide more than $836 million in flood protection benefits to people, property and jobs every year.
Place-Based Management Can Protect Coral Reefs in a Changing Climate
Researchers have developed a new technology in Hawai‘i that identifies where coral reef ecosystems and associated fisheries are vulnerable to human activities.
UH STUDY: Coral Reefs May Have ‘Thick Skins’ for Climate Change
A new study shows that the soft tissues covering coral skeletons may aid in recovering the deleterious effects of “coral bleaching.”
Solving the Riddle of Coral Reef Halos
The University of Hawai‘i reports that coral reefs worldwide are threatened by a variety of human impacts.
New eDNA Technology Used to Assess Coral Reefs
Scientists at the UH Mānoa have developed a technique for measuring the amount of living coral on a reef by analyzing DNA in small samples of seawater.
Bacteria Surrounding Coral Reefs Change in Synchrony
The University of Hawai‘i reports that in coral reef ecosystems, amid stony corals, fronds of algae and schools of fish, microorganisms are essential for recycling nutrients.
UH Researchers Solve Mystery of Giant Sea Spiders
Giant Antarctic sea spiders may be less vulnerable to ocean warming than researchers previously thought.
Ocean Sensors Help UH Researchers Understand Big Island Aquifers
Fish were instrumental in helping University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers gain a better understanding of Hualālai aquifer on Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawai‘i Sea Grant Launches Coastal & Marine Program
In honor of Emeritus Professor E. Gordon Grau, a unique graduate student fellowship is being launched in his name on Monday, April 8, 2019.
