We recently participated in a Symposium on Climate-Informed Ecosystem Restoration in MPAs hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in Santa Cruz, CA. Coral reefs arenʻt the only ecosystems struggling with marine heat waves, as is shared here ⬇️ sanctuaries.noaa.gov/earthisblue/wk…

We see lots of fun critters daily here at HIMB! Help us identify some of these guys in the comments below ⬇️

Indigenous aquaculture systems in Hawaiʻi (loko iʻa or fishponds), can increase the amount of fish harvested both inside and outside of the pond. This is the focus of a study from a team here at HIMB! For more: hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/1… 📸: Keliʻi Kotubetey, Paepae o Heʻeia

Most of our work studying thermal tolerance has been on M. cap, P. comp and P. acuta, but what about all the other species in K Bay? Research Technician Khalil Smith placed 600 coral fragments from 8 species under heat stress for roughly 6 months to look into that exact question

The Heʻeia NERR & 4 Heʻeia orgs are offering an ʻāina education opportunity, for K-12 teachers in the Koʻolau area from Waimānalo to Kahuku! This 1 yr program is personalized to help new & experienced kumu explore interests in ʻāina-based education. heeianerr.org/education

CRL Postdoc Erika Johnston, and Scott Burgess, associate professor of bio sci at Florida State University, described a new Pocillopora coral species using genomics of the coral host and genetics of its symbiotic algae, along with its distribution pattern! mapress.com/zt/article/vie…

Congrats to Dr. Julie Zill who did an eel-xcelent job defending her thesis on moray eels last Friday!!!

TAG WEEK Episode #3: Tag deployment Join us as we explore how our MMRP scientists tag humpback whales in Hawaii to unlock the mysteries of their underwater behavior. 🐋 For more information, reach out to our scientists⤵️ mmrphawaii.org/current-team-m… University of Hawaii at Manoa; Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology

📸 This week’s Image of the Week is from #UHManoa's Kelsey Maloney, visiting researcher program coordinator at Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology. Want to get in on the action? The next UH News Image of the Week could be yours ➡️ bit.ly/3wJkmqU

TAG WEEK Episode #4! Wish u could accompany a whale or seal & see what they're up to?😯Today's your lucky day!😍This is footage we get from our CATS tags. For more info, reach out to our scientists mmrphawaii.org University of Hawaii at Manoa; Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology; permit NOAA NMFS 21476; NMFS 10137

Do corals grow faster with limu present? This experiment led by CRL Research Assistant Cameron Lau in collaboration with the Barrott Lab and Waikalua Fishpond examines if there are any benefits to rearing coral and limu in the same space.

DRONE WEEK is starting tomorrow! We're gearing up to share daily posts to introduce you to our trusty fieldwork companion, the 'drone'. Join us for Episode #1! University of Hawaii at Manoa; Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology; Pacific Whale Foundation; NOAA permits 20311-01, 19703, 14585 and 19655; FAA PART 107 regulations;

Outstanding job today Fabien Vivier !!

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Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology doctoral student Jacob Snyder explored the intersection of science and policy at the American Meteorological Society Summer Policy Colloquium - Snyder was one of 40 scientists and professionals selected to participate ➡️ bit.ly/4cLA5Vs #FacesOfManoa

🎣 Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology scientists found Marine Protected Areas are fostering larger "trophy-size" fish nearby, with benefits intensifying over time, based on a pioneering global assessment published in Science Advances ➡️ bit.ly/4cVNxGO #UHMResearch

🌊 Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology researchers created a new tool that will allow forecasting of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) by up to 18 months - The model incorporates the physics of ENSO and ENSO’s interactions with other climate patterns in global oceans ➡️ bit.ly/4cq4YPO

Montipora capitata is a dominant species in Kāne‘ohe Bay & the focus of @CRL’s research! During the new moon from May - Aug, they release BILLIONS of sperm/egg bundles, that will fertilize, settle, & grow into new colonies. Photos include spawning to 6 yr old corals!

A new study by Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology reveals that the eight most common coral species around the islands can adapt to ocean warming and acidification, provided carbon emissions are reduced ➡️ bit.ly/3BoExMM #UHMResearch

🦈 A groundbreaking study features a 3-meter blue shark equipped with a sophisticated sensor providing real-time oceanographic data, led by Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Professor Kim Holland ➡️ bit.ly/4f2EzIp #UHMResearch