Discovery and Achievement on Many Fronts
From life-saving medical breakthroughs, to environmental protection, to economic stimulus, the scholarship and research conducted by the University of Hawai‘i impacts the quality of life on many levels.
UH research programs:
- develop human capital and new knowledge
- promote innovation and collaboration
- support new businesses and long-term job growth
- generate revenues that boost the local economy
- maximize the advantages of Hawai‘i‘s unique natural and cultural heritage
Recent research news
Atmospheric Pressure and the SunDec. 2, Manoa — Scientists observe atmospheric pressure variations and their relation to solar tides as they travel around the globe.
Slug and Snail SurveyNov. 28, Manoa — Researchers release the results of the first-ever statewide survey of snail, slug invasions and their impact on plant nurseries and the horticultural industry.
Delamping Saves MoneyNov. 17, Manoa — The Sustainable Saunders Initiative saves money and energy by reducing building lighting at Saunders Hall.
Flatworms and EvolutionNov. 2, Manoa — New research on acoel flatworms helps answer an evolutionary question about how early organisms developed a "through-gut."Spotlight
Succinea tenella, previously unknown in Hawai‘i
Snail and Slug Infestation
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s Center for Conservation Research and Training investigated and documented the impact of invasive species of snails and slugs on plant nurseries and the local horticultural industry. It is the first documented baseline compilation of the distributions of all snail and slug species associated with the horticultural industry throughout the islands.
A total of 29 species of alien snails and slugs were found in the 40 nurseries in the study. Five species had never been documented in Hawai‘i before, and infestations appeared on islands that had previously never reported sightings.
Based on their findings, the researchers suggest the need for a greater awareness of these species within the nursery industry, and among plant quarantine officials and monitoring agencies to prevent further agricultural, horticultural and environmental impacts.