In memoriam: Aquaculture economics pioneer Eugene Y.C. Shang
The globally regarded aquaculture economics educator and researcher died on February 20, 2023.
Innovative place-based education at 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 receives $495K boost
The first week of the course focuses on the Heʻeia ahupuaʻa, while the second week connects students with other communities undertaking biocultural restoration.
In memoriam: Global conservationist, groundbreaking scientist Eleanor Sterling
Eleanor Jane Sterling, director of the 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补’s Hawai?i Institute of Marine Biology, died on February 11.
Dead sperm whale on Kaua?i had nets, plastic bags, float in stomach
A stranded sperm whale on Kauaʻi was examined by 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa experts who found that the ingestion of fish traps, rope and netting may have contributed to the animal’s death.
New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across the Pacific
The discovery of beaked whale circovirus in 10 new host species including whales and dolphins across the Pacific was documented by 糖心Vlog官方 researchers.
Global conservation award for HIMB director
Sterling was selected to receive the Fred Packard Award in recognition of more than 30 years of advancing just and effective conservation.
Yo-Yo Ma, Hōkūle?a team up with 糖心Vlog官方 whale experts to unite music and nature
糖心Vlog官方 students and researchers accompanied world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on a special trip aboard the Hōkūleʻa canoe in December.
糖心Vlog官方 mentors help HS girls pursue ocean careers
Female high school students from Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi and Oʻahu spent three days and two nights on Moku O Loʻe under the mentorship of HIMB female researchers, students and staff.
Disease carried by cats, pigs kills 2 spinner dolphins in Hawaiian waters
Two spinner dolphins, one stranded on Hawaiʻi Island in 2015 and the other on Oʻahu in 2019, died from toxoplasmosis.
5x more rangers needed to manage protected areas worldwide by 2030
Scientists argue that there are not enough rangers and other staff to manage even the current protected areas around the world.