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HPU research explores pathways of marine toxins affecting Hawaiʻi’s reef fish
Hawaiʻi Pacific University undergraduate students and faculty researchers are contributing to important new research aimed at reducing incidents of ciguatera poisoning, a serious, underreported illness caused by eating reef fish and invertebrates contaminated with naturally occurring marine toxins.
Op-Ed: Wastewater and wildfire: Māʻalaea’s dual fight for sustainability and safety
In the heart of Māʻalaea Village, nestled on Maui’s south shore, a community’s love for the land drives its dual battle against environmental degradation and wildfire risk. This close-knit village, a hub for marine research and education, is home to the Hawaiʻian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Keʻālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, and visitor treasures like the Maui Ocean Center and the Pacific Whale Foundation.
New DLNR videos highlight traditional knowledge, stewardship of natural resources
The “ʻIke Kaiāulu,” or “Community Knowledge,” series—produced by the DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Division of Aquatic Resources—aims to tap into the rich history of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and kai (the ocean).
New tuition-free limu culture track breeds experts in Hawaiian algae
A new specialized course track at Windward Community College is combining traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge of algae (limu) with Western scientific methods to explore key questions about limu and Hawaiian fishponds, announced the college on June 17.
Day 3: Native Hawaiian Convention
Today marks Day 3 of the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, taking place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The four-day event was moved to Maui this year to uplift its voices and people following the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Regents approve naming UH Mānoa building after “First Lady of Limu”
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve the renaming of the UH Mānoa Life Sciences Building after Isabella Aiona Abbott, affectionately known as the “First Lady of Limu.” The approval came at a meeting on Jan. 19, 2023, following a groundswell of support from the campus community.
Grant seeks limu project with high profit margin
Hawaiʻi state officials want to support a project that enhances the use of Hawaiʻi limu to yield a high investment return.
New red algae species from Papahānaumokuākea named after conservation leader
A new red algae species from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument was named after the late conservation leader Laura Kalaukapu Thompson.
University of Hawaiʻi Researchers Discover New Limu Species
A new study on Hawaiian limu, or marine algae, led to the discovery of new limu species that can be only found in deep, dark waters.