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UH breaks record for third consecutive year with $615.7M in extramural funding
The University of Hawaiʻi set another extramural funding record with $615.7 million in fiscal year 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that UH has topped half a billion dollars in funding with a record-setting total that is a $99.8 million or a 19.3% increase over UH’s previous record of $515.9 million set in FY 2023. Extramural funding is external investments from […]
Man injured in apparent shark encounter at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island
A man in his 60s was transported to the hospital after an apparent shark encounter at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island, state officials report.
Search called off for missing snorkeler, shark warning signs removed in South Maui
The search for a missing 60-year-old Washington State woman was called off at noon today, after teams from the Maui Fire Dept., Maui Ocean Safety, and the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement failed to find her.
VIDEO: Whale Carcass Removed from Waimānalo, Blessing Held as Part of Cultural Protocol
A 25- to 35-ton humpback whale carcass was removed from Waimānalo Bay Beach Park on Oʻahu today.
VIDEO: Tiger Sharks Feeding on Whale Carcass Off-Shore From Waimānalo
At least three large Tiger sharks were spotted feeding on the decomposing carcass of a Humpback whale, just off-shore from Waimānalo Bay Beach Park on Oʻahu. Shark warning signs have been posted and lifeguards and law enforcement officials spent the day warning people to stay out of the water.
UH: Shark Involved in Fatal Maui Incident Believed to Have Been 14-Foot Tiger Shark
Using new DNA barcoding technology, researchers at the University of Hawai‘i have determined a tiger shark caused fatal injuries to a 56-year-old Nāpili man, who was bitten at Maui’s Honolua Bay on Dec. 8. Separately, by measuring bite marks on the surfer’s board, they have determined the shark was approximately 14.3-feet-long.
Aggressive Tiger Shark Deflates Inflatable Standup Board, Prompts Warnings on Maui
An ocean goer is safe after a 10-12-foot-long Tiger shark deflated the inflatable stand-up paddle board he was on, about 200 yards off shore from 1681 Halama Street on Tuesday morning.
VIDEO: Emaciated Humpback Whale Makes Premature Appearance, Tailed by Tiger Shark
In an untimely appearance, a humpback whale was spotted in Maui waters off the coast of Lahaina on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25, 2016, ahead of the traditional whale season in Hawaiian waters.
Study Now Tracking 24 Tiger Sharks, Shows Habitat Insights on Maui, Oʻahu
A total of 24 tiger sharks off of Maui are now being tracked with satellite tagging devices as researchers with the University of Hawaiʻi continue to study their movement following an increase in the number of unprovoked shark bite incidents last year.
SHARK SIGHTINGS FORCE 2 HOUR CLOSURE OF WEST MAUI BAYS
Two West Maui bays were closed briefly over the weekend because of two 12-16 foot tiger sharks sighted. The sightings forced the closure of Honolua and Mokuleia Bays between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday morning. Aquatics officials say the creatures appeared to have been feeding on fish in the area. No injuries were reported. […]
