Utilization of Locally Available Algae in the Culture of the Ezo Abalone and Opihi in Hawaii | Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture

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Location	Funding	Institution	Principal Investigator(s)
Hawaii	$194,179	Oceanic Institute and Big Island Abalone Co.	Zhi Yong Ju, Ph.D

Year 1

Establish the culture of P. vietnamensis at BIAC.
Determine the benefits of P. vietnamensis as a feed and/or supplement on the growth of Ezo. Determine the benefits of P. vietnamensis as a feed in the culture of opihi.
Test other available macroalgae as potential feeds for opihi.
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Year 2

Complete culture cycle of P. vietnamensis at BIAC.
Implement culture protocols developed for P. vietnamensis on a large scale.
Determine the cost of production of P. vietnamensis vs. the cost of mollis.
Determine the cost of producing Ezo based on the diets tested. Evaluate the potential for opihi culture based on the diets tested.
Technology Transfer