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The Conversation

The Conversation: UH research dollars impact local economy; Seahorse farmers build aquaculture awareness

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono, Stephanie Han

Published January 12, 2023 at 3:39 PM HST

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The Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm and Seahorse Foundation at the Natural Energy Laboratory on Hawaiʻi Island.

Vassilis Syrmos, the University of Hawaiʻi Vice President for Research and Innovation, shares how the millions of research dollars, including funds from the U.S. military, impact the local economy and workforce | Full Story
HPR reporter Casey Harlow details the renewed call to legalize gambling through a proposed bill by local lawmakers | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Marcel Honore looks closer at the challenge of finding qualified Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transporation board members in today's Reality Check | Full Story
Carol Cozzi-Schmarr, co-founder of The Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm, reflects on the significance and challenge of running the world’s only seahorse farm | Full Story
Author Darien Hsu Gee discusses her new anthology of essays written by women of color, "NonWhite and Woman: 131 Micro Essays on Being in the World." | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television, and radio. He was previously the executive producer of "The Conversation" and host of HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Stephanie Han

Stephanie Han was a producer for The Conversation.

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