#UH Study
A University of Hawai‘i study may reveal a new way to monitor health of reefs
A study co-led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa doctoral student revealed that each type of coral and algae from a reef off O‘ahu shores produced a unique suite of chemical compounds that could provide insight into how healthy the reef organisms are.
University of Hawaiʻi study highlights historical ocean oxygen loss, future possibilities for Fisheries
A University of Hawaiʻi study on ancient deep-sea sediments revealed past oxygen loss in Earth’s oceans, raising concerns for Pacific Island fisheries, but it also suggests that oxygen loss may not be permanent if ocean currents reconfigure with future warming.
Vog, air pollution predicted to hurt student test scores on Big Island
A new University of Hawaiʻi collaborative study by a team of experts estimates vog (volcanic smog) will have detrimental impacts on student test scores, especially students on the Big Island.
Two UH studies explain how and why erosion is threatening Waikīkī Beach’s shoreline
The UH studies, conducted by the university’s Climate Resilience Collaborative, will enable coastal managers and policymakers to better manage the coastlines of Hawaiʻi.
New Study Assesses Development in Lava Zones
High-risk lava zones with infrequent eruptions attract development, according to new study.
