Ocean Blog
Humpback Whales are Navigating an Ocean of Change
Ed Lyman began receiving phone calls from whale watching tour companies on the island of Hawai‘i asking “how are the whales off Maui?”
NOAA-Certified Data Now Available to Researchers, Mariners
Quality data certified by the NOAA will now be available through IOOS regional association partners.
Ocean and Climate Research Gets $9M Boost
Station ALOHA is one of the best-sampled places in the world’s oceans with a decades-long record of how the ocean responds to climate change.
STUDY: New Limu Species Revealed in Hawai‘i’s Deep Waters
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa released a new study on Hawaiian limu reveals that some are only found in deep, dimly lit waters.
New Director Named For Hawai‘i CISKC
Dr. Rosie ʻAnolani Alegado, has been named the new director of Hawai‘i Sea Grant’s Center for Integrated Science, Knowledge and Culture.
Kīlauea Eruption Affects Ocean Microbes & Ecosystem
The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology returned from a four-day expedition to investigate the effects of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption on marine life near Kapoho.
Sea Urchins Help Scrub Reef-Smothering Algae
A management approach that combines manual removal and outplanting native sea urchin is effective in reducing invasive, reef-smothering macroalgae by 85%.
Environmental Groups Demand End to Aquarium Industry Harvesting
Native Hawaiian, environmental and wildlife protection groups urged Gov. David Ige to immediately halt all extraction of marine animals for aquarium purposes.
UH Study Finds Adult Fish ‘Predict’ Food Availability for Young
The study results will be useful for predicting fishery catch availability.
EIS Required for Commercial Aquarium Permits
After a full and thorough review of two Final Environment Assessments (EAs) prepared by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC).
Climate Commission Leadership Applauds Honolulu Directive
Mayor directs city & county to address sea level rise impacts.
Scientists Explore Deep-Sea Areas Targeted for Seafloor Mining
A research team led by scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, recently returned from a 34-day expedition to study deep-sea biodiversity.
Over $2.6 Million for Ocean Observation & Forecasting
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will award $2,659,836 to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Humpback Whale Mothers Employ Acoustic Camouflage to Avoid Males
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo reports that it is well established that humpback whale mothers with newborn calves favor shallow waters in their breeding grounds.
UH to Receive More Than $1.7 Million for Ocean Research
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the NOAA will award a total of $1,748,582 to the University of Hawai‘i to fund its Sea Grant College Program.
Study: Nutrient Pollution Worsens Ocean for Coral Reefs
Nutrient pollution may be accelerating global ocean acidification.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Protection of Our Oceans
In honor of World Oceans Day, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard called on the people of Hawai‘i and across the country to take action to protect and preserve the world’s oceans for generations to come.
Third Annual World Oceans Day
Celebrate the third annual World Oceans Day, “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet” at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area on June 8, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New PacIOOS Wave Buoy Back in Time for Summer Swells
A new wave buoy off Kalaeloa Barbers Point was deployed by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS).
Study Finds Best Locations to Restore Hawaiian Reef Fisheries
Hawai‘i’s fisheries provide more than two million pounds of fish each year throughout the state.
