The Role of Aquaculture in Addressing Food Security in Hawaiʻi

Hawai’i has a long history of aquaculture. Loko i’a, or fishponds, sustained native Hawaiians through times when wild fish and birds were not easily captured. Today, aquaculture plays a larger role in the diet of all Hawaiians. Learn how the growth of aquaculture, both on land and in the open ocean, will ensure a sustainable source of high-quality, safe, native fish. We will hear from Dick Jones, the CEO of Blue Ocean Mariculture, located off the coast of Kona, Hawai’i and the only open-ocean finfish aquaculture company in the United States.

Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. For information, call (808) 985-6011. Your $2 donation helps to support park programs. Park entrance fees apply

Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free (park entrance fees apply).

When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium