Linking land use to coastal water quality and reef ecology in American Samoa — Post Doctoral Research Objectives: In order to understand how land use and anthropogenic activities are currently impacting coral reef communities in American Samoa, I led research teams to the island of Tutuila during July of 2015 and August 2016. Using a diverse set of interdisciplinary methods, we gathered a wide range of samples including ground and coastal surface water samples,… Read More
IDEAS Live: How Can We Improve Our Nearshore Ocean Waters? Interview with Dr. Daniel Amato, Stuart Coleman, and Emma Yuen by Civil Beat IDEAS Editor Julia Steele https://www.facebook.com/civilbeat/videos/498861121339603/ June 30th, 2021… Read More
Voice of the Sea Interview with Dr. Daniel Amato on Episode 7-6 Cesspool Issues Rising Cesspool Issues Rising- July 15th 2020… Read More
Pristine groundwater seeps support native algae on Hawai‘i’s coasts Native marine macroalgae, also known as limu, or as seaweed, thrive in environments created by natural groundwater seeps, specifically benefiting from the combined effects of enhanced nutrients despite lowered salinity levels, according to a review published recently by a team of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers. Conversely, in areas where the seeping groundwater is tainted by… Read More
Wastewater discharge harms reefs, study finds Wastewater discharge harms reefs, study finds. Nov 21st 2016 Star Advertiser… Read More