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Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
Survey by July 31 - Together we can grow Hawaiʻi aquaculture
The HAAA is seeking input on a brief targeted survey from the Hawaii aquaculure and aquaponics sector and larger seafood industry to help shaping the future of Hawaiʻi’s aquaculture industry. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/haaasurvey Continue Reading »
Jun 4, 2026
Register by June 29 - Aquaculture Economics Workshop on July 14, 2026
Join us for an Aquaculture Economics Workshop on July 14, 2026 at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox on Oahu, with a live simulcast available at NELHA. Organized through a collaboration involving Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia Tech, and partners, this workshop is designed for current and aspiring aquaculture f Continue Reading »
May 29, 2026
Tips on How to Sell to Military Markets
Liz Akina (HDOA Economic Development Specialist and CTSA TC Member) recently attended a very useful workshop organized by DBEDT and SBA on how to access / sell to the local military market. The Chairperson of the local commissaries Sharon shared valuable information on selling to the commissaries (P Continue Reading »
May 4, 2026
State of Hawaii Releases RFP: Increasing Aquaculture Production for Local Consumption and/or to Replace Imports AQUA26
RFP 26-OC2 requests proposals from eligible producers, registered to do business in the State, that have experience with the raising, growing or processing of aquaculture commodities or manufacturing kindred goods, including food merchandise in the State. Applicants shall propose a project to increa Continue Reading »
Apr 30, 2026
FY26 Request for Pre-Proposals
CTSA is pleased to release the FY26 Request for Pre-Proposals. The Request lists the top priority areas and species as identified by industry stakeholders in Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, as well as instructions for submitting a pre-proposal by the deadline of 5pm HST on Monday, Ju Continue Reading »
Feb 28, 2026
CTSA FY26 ‘CTSA Priority Areas and Species’ Survey
CTSA is gathering input on regional aquaculture development and would like to hear from you, our valued industry stakeholders! Each Spring, CTSA releases a Request for PreProposals based on industry input from our ‘Funding Priorities’ survey. We request that you please click here to tak Continue Reading »
Jan 30, 2026
CTSA 2025 Project Update Summaries
The following report contains 2-page summaries of CTSA projects that were active during 2025. This report is part of the larger Annual Accomplishment Report that CTSA sends to the USDA each year. 2025 AAR Summaries (PDF) Continue Reading »
Jan 23, 2026
Project Results: Developing Solutions for Larval Mass Mortality and Stunted Growth at the HOST Park
Increasing frequencies of larval mortality events have resulted in major production losses and supply instability for some of the hatcheries at HOST (Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology) Park. Because larvae are a vulnerable early life history stage for most marine animals, water quality is critical Continue Reading »
Jan 1, 2026
CTSA 2026 Schedule (Tentative)
Please note that the schedule is subject to change as needed. March-April, 2026 FY26 CTSA Priority Areas and Species Survey April 30, 2026 Call for FY26 Pre-Proposals May 15, 2026 Mid-Term Status Reports due to CTSA June 8, 2026 Pre-proposals due for CTSA FY26 Plan of Work Continue Reading »
Oct 20, 2025
Hawaii Launches New Agriculture Internship Program - Deadline to Apply October 24
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), in partnership with the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation (HAF) and Ulupono Initiative, has launched the Hele Imua Internship Program — a new initiative designed to strengthen Hawai‘i’s agricultural workforce and create r Continue Reading »
Sep 3, 2025