#Scripps Institution of Oceanography
UH: Groundbreaking research reveals potential underwater reservoir off Hawaiʻi Island
Scientists investigated the potential vast underground reservoir of fresh water beneath Hawaiʻi Island’s ocean floor, potentially revolutionizing the understanding of island hydrology and offering new fresh water sources.
Research: Coral bleaching leads to bacteria growth and further stress on health of reefs
New research led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research shows that, when coral bleaching occurs, corals release unique organic compounds that promote bacterial growth and bacteria that may further stress reefs and put them at greater risk for more damage.
UH developing engineered living defense —inspired by coral reefs — to protect coastlines
The University of Hawaiʻi will be awarded up to $25 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop an engineered coral reef ecosystem to help protect coastlines from flooding, erosion and storm damage.
Researchers capture first snapshot of dissolved chemicals floating among coral reefs
A new study provides the first snapshot of the diversity of dissolved chemicals floating among coral reefs — and a window into the interactions among organisms, which scientists are just beginning to understand.
