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Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research & Education (CMORE)
Researching microorganisms in marine environments, with a particular emphasis on microbial biodiversity, metabolism and the Carbon-Nitrogen-Phosphorus-energy flow, climate variability, and ecosystem modeling.
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Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR)
Formerly JIMAR, CIMAR studies ecosystem, oceanographic, hazard, and climate issues of major scientific, economic, and social importance to the region and the nation.
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Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Researching the meteorology of the Pacific and Indian Ocean basins, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
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Department of Earth Sciences
Studying the composition and dynamics of Earth’s interior and crust, and the processes that shape its surface.
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Department of Ocean & Resources Engineering
Research and education focused on coastal, offshore, and ocean resource engineering.
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Department of Oceanography
Exploring the physics, chemistry, and biology of the world’s oceans.
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Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP)
Conducting interdisciplinary advanced research, technology development, teaching, workforce training, and service focused on oceanographic, atmospheric, geophysical, geological, and planetary science and engineering,
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Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB)
Studying the biology of marine organisms and the complex interactions of marine ecosystems, and developing new methods and technologies to understand and conserve marine systems.
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Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI)
Conducting research, testing and evaluation, and the facilitation of public-private partnerships across a broad range of renewable and enabling technologies.
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International Pacific Research Center (IPRC)
Researching the dynamics and resiliency of climate in the Asia-Pacific region through computer simulation models and direct and remote observations.
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Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC)
Advancing terrestrial and marine biological research with special emphasis on conservation, sustainability, and endemic ecology.
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UH Sea Grant College Program
Focused on research and education related to sustainable coastal development, hazard resilience in coastal communities, sustainable coastal tourism, indigenous cultural heritage, and water resource sustainability.
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Waikiki Aquarium
Opening on March 19, 1904, the Waikīkī Aquarium is the second-oldest public aquarium in the US. Its mission is to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life.