Nomenclature

Resources, research papers, and reports by Cultural Working Group members.

New Ulvaceae (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) from mesophotic ecosystems across the Hawaiian Archipelago

Spalding, Heather L., Kimberly Y. Conklin, Celia M. Smith, Charles J. O'Kelly, Alison R. Sherwood.
‍Journal of Phycology
2015

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Characterization of Martensia (Delesseriaceae; Rhodophyta) from shallow and mesophotic habitats in the Hawaiian Islands: description of four new species

Alison R. Sherwood, Showe-Mei Lin, Rachael M. Wade, Heather L. Spalding, Celia M. Smith & Randall K. Kosaki
‍European Journal of Phycology
‍2020

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A new speciesof Gibsmithia (Dumontiaceae, Rhodophyta) from mesophotic depths of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawai‘i, USA

Alison R. Sherwood, Feresa C. Cabrera, G’Voni Kalaiwaa, James T. Fumo, Heather L. Spalding, Randall K. Kosaki, Daniel Wagner & Monica O. Paiano.
‍Phycologia
2022

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Diversity of Kallymeniaceae (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) associated with Hawaiian mesophotic reefs

Feresa P. Cabrera, John M. Huisman, Heather L. Spalding, Randall K. Kosaki, & Alison R. Sherwood.
‍European Journal of Phycology
2021

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Unveiling mesophotic diversity in Hawai‘i: two new species in the genera Halopeltis and Leptofauchea (Rhodymeniales, Rhodophyta)

Feresa Corazon Cabrera, Monica Paiano, James Fumo, Kazumi Allsopp, Celia Smith, Heather Spalding, Randall Kosaki, & Alison Sherwood.
Journal of Phycology
2024

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Organellar genomic characterization of red algal blades representing a new genus and species of Phyllophoraceae (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) from the mesophotic zone of Hawai‘i

Feresa Corazon Cabrera, Monica Paiano, James Fumo, Kazumi Allsopp, Celia Smith, Heather Spalding, Randall Kosaki, & Alison Sherwood.
‍Journal of Phycology
2024.

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A new mesophotic species Platoma piiahiluum sp. nov. (Schizymeniaceae) from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Kazumi R. Allsopp, Feresa P. Cabrera, Randall K. Kosaki, Brian B. Hauk, Daniel Wagner, Stephen J. Matadobra & Alison R. Sherwood
‍Phycologia
2025

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4 species of limu receive Hawaiian names

UH News
2022

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New limu (algae) from the coral reef twilight zone receive Hawaiian species names.

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
2022

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Scientists name new species of limu from Papahānaumokuākea after island conservation leader Laura Thompson

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
2022

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Hawaiian Names Given to Five Species at Papahānaumokuākea

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
2022

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What’s in an expedition name? Building relationships between people and place through ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).

Nomenclature Hui, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group & Ocean Exploration Trust.

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Four new algae species discovered in Hawaii's deep waters

National Marine Sanctuaries
2016

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Ola ʻŌlelo Kanaka i ka ʻOihana Akeakamai Huli Moana/A Living Language in Ocean Exploration

J. Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco
‍Ka Wai Ola
February 01, 2024

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Kani ka ʻAoʻū! No ke Kapa Inoa ʻana i nā Mea Ola o Papahānaumokuākea/The ʻAoʻū Sounds! On Naming New Species of Papahānaumokuākea

J. Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco
‍Ka Wai Ola
February 01, 2024

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Ola ka ‘Ōlelo Kanaka ma Papahānaumokuākea/The Hawaiian Language Thrives in Papahānaumokuākea

J. Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco
‍Ka Wai Ola
February 01, 2025

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What’s in a name? Continuing Hawaiian naming practices in Papahānaumokuākea

Brad Wong, Pelika Andrade, Blane Benevedes, Hōkū Pihana & Noah Gomes.
OHAHawaii. Kēkēmapa 8, 2020

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Nunulu I ka Lani – Profound reverberations for Hawaiian naming processes and Papahānaumokuākea

HōkūkahalelaniPihana & J. Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco.
Bishop Museum After Hours.
November 11, 2022

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Hānau ka Palihoa, Lele! The story, genealogy, and process of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group Nomenclature Subcommittee.

Hōkūkahalelani Pihana & J. Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco
‍We Are Ocean People: Indigenous Leadership in Marine Conservation, Parks Stewardship Forum, The Interdisciplinary Journal of Place-Based Education Conservation.
2022

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Resources

Papers

Rebirth of an Archipelago: Sustaining a Hawaiian Cultural Identity for People and Homeland

‍Kūkulu Manamana: Ritual Power And Religious Expansion In Hawaiʻi The Ethno-Historical And Archaeological Study Of Mokumanamana And Nihoa Islands

Papahānaumokuākea: Integrating Culture in the Design and Management of one of the World's Largest Marine Protected Areas

Cultural Overview of Nihoa and Mokumanamana Islands, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Northwest Hawaiian Islands

He Leo Wale Nō Ē An Introductory Guide to Native Hawaiian Protocols for Persons Accessing Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Nomenclature

New Ulvaceae (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) from mesophotic ecosystems across the Hawaiian Archipelago

Characterization of Martensia (Delesseriaceae; Rhodophyta) from shallow and mesophotic habitats in the Hawaiian Islands: description of four new species

A new speciesof Gibsmithia (Dumontiaceae, Rhodophyta) from mesophotic depths of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawai‘i, USA

Diversity of Kallymeniaceae (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) associated with Hawaiian mesophotic reefs

Unveiling mesophotic diversity in Hawai‘i: two new species in the genera Halopeltis and Leptofauchea (Rhodymeniales, Rhodophyta)

Organellar genomic characterization of red algal blades representing a new genus and species of Phyllophoraceae (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) from the mesophotic zone of Hawai‘i

A new mesophotic species Platoma piiahiluum sp. nov. (Schizymeniaceae) from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

4 species of limu receive Hawaiian names

New limu (algae) from the coral reef twilight zone receive Hawaiian species names.

Scientists name new species of limu from Papahānaumokuākea after island conservation leader Laura Thompson

Hawaiian Names Given to Five Species at Papahānaumokuākea

What’s in an expedition name? Building relationships between people and place through ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).

Four new algae species discovered in Hawaii's deep waters

Ola ʻŌlelo Kanaka i ka ʻOihana Akeakamai Huli Moana/A Living Language in Ocean Exploration

Kani ka ʻAoʻū! No ke Kapa Inoa ʻana i nā Mea Ola o Papahānaumokuākea/The ʻAoʻū Sounds! On Naming New Species of Papahānaumokuākea

Ola ka ‘Ōlelo Kanaka ma Papahānaumokuākea/The Hawaiian Language Thrives in Papahānaumokuākea

What’s in a name? Continuing Hawaiian naming practices in Papahānaumokuākea

Nunulu I ka Lani – Profound reverberations for Hawaiian naming processes and Papahānaumokuākea

Hānau ka Palihoa, Lele! The story, genealogy, and process of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group Nomenclature Subcommittee.

Brochures

Papahānaumokuākea brochure

Videos

Symposium Forum 3: Natural Resource Management Within Papahānaumokuākea

Kekuewa Kikiloi Doctoral Defense Presentation

Symposium Forum 1: ʻO ʻoe o Papahānaumokuākea - Understanding of Place

Papahānaumokuākea Symposium Opening & Keynote Presentation

Papahānaumokuākea Cultural Briefing

Voices of Papahanaumokuakea

Maps

Ancient Names Remember - Map of Papahānaumokuākea

Ka Palapala ʻĀina o ke Kiahoʻomanaʻo Kai Aupuni ʻo Papahānaumokuākea

Ka Palapala ʻĀina o nā Inoa ʻĀina o ke Kiahoʻomanaʻo Kai Aupuni ʻo

Map of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Activities

Maze Activity for Papahānaumokuākea

He haʻawina ala kaʻawili o Papahānaumokuākea

He haʻawina ʻimi mea ola o Papahānaumokuākea