Aquaculture

The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority delivers ocean water to HOST Park tenants, including companies that raise oysters, shrimp and other seafood. But since 2021, the water has led to lower survival rates for larvae of those species.

Should Hawaiʻi ban octopus farming? The practice is already almost nonexistent around the world, and a facility in the Canary Islands is one of the few with actual plans to raise them for food. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

For several years, tenants at the Hawaiʻi Ocean Science and Technology Park have faced serious problems growing larvae — a big part of the operations for many companies. They estimated millions of dollars have been lost due to problems caused by the water quality. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.

For the second straight year, Hawaiʻi has reached new heights in aquaculture — and experts believe its potential has been mostly untapped. Aquaculture is the state's second most valuable agricultural commodity, falling behind seed crop sales but beating coffee, macadamia nuts and cattle. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

NELHA Deputy Director Lawrence Sombardier and Senior VP of Environmental Defense Fund Eric Schwaab discuss aquaculture, HPR reporter Noe Tanigawa shares changes to Oahu's art scene, and Slack key musician Patrick Landeza returns to Hawaii.

Farm-raised marine animal sales in Hawaii last year reached $83.2 million, breaking a record, a new federal report said.Aquaculture sales quoted in the…

A panel of industry experts focused on developing aquaculture on a commercial scale in Hawai’i to feed residents, tourists and eventually sell seafood…

U.S. Dietary Guidelines in 2010 recommended that Americans eat at least two seafood meals per week for better nutrition and overall health. But many…