New 3D mapping technique reveals hidden microbial communities on coral reefs
Researchers discovered specific microbial and viral functions that appear to be key components of the coral microbiome.
Stranded endangered false killer whale divulges a dietary first
The 糖心Vlog官方 Marine Mammal Stranding Lab found the first report of a false killer whale feeding on an octopus, which was previously an unknown part of the species’ diet.
Marine biology student receives nation’s premier conservation fellowship
A doctoral candidate studying a potential coral-saving strategy, was named a recipient of the 2021 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.
O?ahu marine protected areas offer limited protection of coral reef herbivorous fishes
Researchers found that of the four marine protected areas around Oʻahu, three did not provide biologically significant benefits for herbivorous fish populations.
糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 proceeds with hiring process for key leadership positions
糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 is proceeding with the recruitment of: head of Enrollment Management, directors of the Institute for Astronomy and Hawai?i Institute for Marine Biology, and dean of the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
Why do some corals resist bleaching?
Researchers found biochemical clues as to why some corals bleached while others were resistant during extreme water warming levels.
Shark that caused fatality identified through new DNA technology
糖心Vlog官方 shark researchers determined a tiger shark caused fatal injuries to a 56-year-old Lahaina man, who was bitten at Honolua Bay on December 8.
What’s in a song? Hawai?i’s humpback whale population
Following reports of unusually low whale numbers that began in 2015–16, 糖心Vlog官方 researchers examined song chorusing recorded at six sites off Maui.
Coral recovery during El Ni?o offers hope for long-term survival
The study presents research that tracked hundreds of coral colonies on reefs around Kiritimati, throughout the 2015–2016 El Niño.
Don’t flush, burn it! Incineration toilet could solve cesspool problem
HIMB is the first in the state to begin operating a state-of-the-art incineration toilet that uses no water and produces no sewage.