Hawaii
Land Area: 16,641 sq km
EEZ (x1000): 2,148 sq km
Islands: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai, Niihau and Kahoolawe
Population: 1,295,179 (2009 est.)
GDP per capita: $49,214
Aquaculture production: In 2009, 56,000 pounds of shellfish and 821,000 pounds of finfish were produced. The value totaled $32.3 million.
Aquacultured species: Over thirty aquatic plant and animal species are being raised for research or commercial production for food. Some of these include freshwater prawns, marine shrimp, seaweeds, tilapia, catfish, carp, oysters, clams, rainbow trout, salmon, abalone, mahimahi, koi, moi (Pacific threadfin), snails, frogs and microalgae.
Extension Contacts:
Oahu
Clyde Tamaru
CTAHR
University of Hawaii, Manoa
P. 808-956-2869
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Bradley “Kai” Fox
CTAHR
University of Hawaii, Manoa
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Maui
Robert Howerton
SeaGrant College Program
Maui Community College
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Hawai’i
Kevin Hopkins
SeaGrant College Program
University of Hawaii, Hilo
P. 808-933-3290
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