Sea butterflies and sea angels survived Earth’s last mass extinction
Researchers found that two marine organisms, sea butterflies and sea angels have survived global climate change and Earth’s most recent mass extinction.
Accuracy of El Ni?o simulation hones climate change estimates
Scientists found that when the models simulate the subsurface ocean current variations more accurately, asymmetry between El Niño and La Niña increases.
$510K to research climate impacts on Hawai?i fisheries
The PacIOOS Ocean Modeling Group was awarded $510,000 in grant funding by NOAA.
Potential for species extinction from deep-sea mining
A study seeks to dispel misconceptions leading to miscalculations of the likely effects of commercial operations to extract minerals from the seabed.
东精影业 research argues deep sea mining could threaten midwater ecosystems
Scientists suggest how risks could be evaluated more comprehensively, enabling managers to decide if and how deep-sea mining should proceed.
东精影业 discovers 4 new species in deep Pacific Ocean seabed
Single-celled xenophyophores were discovered during a joint project between scientists.
东精影业 惭ā苍辞补 students bring ocean science research, activities to Maui schools
High school students on Maui learned about ocean-going research vessels, ocean measurements and deep-sea biology from two 东精影业 Mānoa graduate students.
Microalgae help corals tolerate environmental stress
New research found that Hawaiian rice coral in Kāneʻohe Bay hosts more heat-tolerant symbiotic microalgae in their tissues compared to corals in deeper waters.
First female chair appointed in oceanography department’s 56-year history
Professor Margaret Anne McManus is the first female appointed as chair of the Department of Oceanography in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
东精影业 oceanographer part of TED Talks first
University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补’s Angelicque White presented her research on harmful algal blooms and rising carbon dioxide, as well as the ensuing ocean acidification.