#Boston University

UH Report: Dime-a-drink alcohol tax increase could raise $58 million and save lives

The state of Hawaiʻi could save lives and raise $58 million in revenue by increasing alcohol taxes by 10 cents per drink, according to a new report by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Pacific Health Analytics Collaborative.

‘Amazing’ Coral & Sponge Diversity Found at Papahānaumokuākea during Deep-Sea Expedition

During a 20-day deep-sea research expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, researchers from NOAA, Ocean Exploration Trust and their partners found “amazing” rich and diverse deep coral and sponge communities.