NELHA

The state Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and it plans on more research and support for projects to combat climate change, and to meet the state’s energy and food goals.

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.

An octopus farm may not come immediately to mind when thinking of tourist attractions, but an octopus research center on the Big Island is one of the most popular spots in the area.

A new $1.8 million grant will help expand an aquaculture pilot project at the Natural Energy Laboratory in Kailua-Kona, another step in the development of our blue economy.

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.