Protecting diversity on coral reefs: DNA may hold the key
Researchers find that large areas of intact coral reef, not disturbed by humans or climate change, harbor the greatest amount of genetic diversity
Findings of independent investigation into lab accident expected in May
The independent investigation into the March 16, 2016 explosion in a 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa laboratory is now expected to be complete in mid to late May.
Coral toolkit allows floating larvae to transform into reef skeletons
Researchers identified key and novel components of the molecular “toolkit” that allow corals to build their skeletons and described when these components are used.
Microbial takeover on coral reefs?
New study co-authored by 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa assistant professor Craig Nelson explores how microbialization destroys links in delicate marine food chain.
Investigation continues into lab explosion at 糖心Vlog官方
Honolulu Fire Department report on investigation into the March 16 explosion in the Mānoa POST building released.
New imaging technique reveals vulnerability of coral reefs
Using µCT (micro-computed tomography) scans, 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa’s Nyssa Silbiger and colleagues were able to calculate detailed bioerosion rates on coral reefs.
Piggybacking viruses
In the microscopic life that thrives around coral reefs researchers have discovered an interplay between viruses and microbes that defies conventional wisdom.
Independent investigation of POST lab explosion underway
The University of California Center for Laboratory Safety will conduct an independent investigation of the explosion at 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa’s POST building on March 16, 2016.
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology receives new marine facility
Newly renovated Pier 35 facility will house the 糖心Vlog官方 Marine Center currently at Pier 45.
Human carbon release rate is unprecedented in the past 66 million years of Earth’s history
New research suggest humans are releasing carbon about 10 times faster than during any event in the past 66 million years.