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Aquaculture Service for the Pacific Region, FY2025

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Information Services View Project

Investigating resistance of Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, to a microsporidian pathogen (Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei) using a genomics approach

Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Circular Bioeconomy Strategies for the Sustainable Valorization of Hawaiian Seaweed Processing Waste: Recovery of Mycosporine-like Amino Acids (MAAs)

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Harnessing Two Decades of Symbiotic Seaweed Farming to Develop Natural Microalgaecides and Pathogen Inhibitors for Sustainable Seaweed and Fish Cultivation

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Advancing Commercial Aquaculture of Hawai‘i’s high-Value Endemic Reef Fish: Potter’s Angelfish and Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse

Species: Marine Ornamental Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Aquaculture Service for the Pacific Region, FY2024

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Information Services View Project

Workforce Development to Support a Growing Aquaculture Industry

Species: Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Addressing Biosecurity Risks for Hawai’i’s Shellfish Industry

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

GoFish Hawaiʻi: Developing New Opportunities for Integrated Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi

Species: Freshwater Food Fish Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Freshwater Species Farming Technology View Project

Developing Immune Response Assessment Tools and Vaccination Approaches to Enhance Finfish Aquaculture

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Development of Artificial Intelligence-assisted Mobile Robotic Systems for Hawaiian Aquaculture Assessment

Species: Marine Finfish Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Commercializing kyphosids - refining juvenile and grow-out feeds for nenue (Kyphosus vaigiensis) to optimize economic viability

Species: Freshwater Food Fish Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Establishing an Aquaculture Workforce Development Program: Bridging the Education Gap in Hawaii

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Uncovering Genetic Markers of Thermal Tolerance in Pacific White Shrimp

Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Genetics, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Development of an Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture System for Hawaii

Species: Bivalve, Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu, Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Aquaculture Service for the Pacific Region, FY2023

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Information Services View Project

Macroalgal Biomass Production for High-value Product Generation with Nanobubble Technology and Phase-change Materials: Lab-to-Pilot Scale Study

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology View Project

Developing Affordable and Efficient Photobioreactor and Biofiltration Systems with Fungal Filters to Grow and Harvest Microalgae

Species: Microalgae Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Āholehole - The Next Tilapia?

Species: Freshwater Food Fish Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2022

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Assessment of Hawaiian Aquaculture for Disease Mitigation and Control

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Expanding Aquaponics in American Samoa

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Aquaponics, Extension Support View Project

Development of an Immersive Virtual Reality Experience for Increasing Engagement in Aquaculture

Species: Marine Finfish Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2021

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Developing a Biofiltration System with Fungal Filters for Sustainable and Economical Harvesting of Microalgae

Species: Microalgae Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology View Project

Development of a State-of-the-art Aquaculture and Aquaponic System: Integrating Biochar Filtration and Nanobubble Technology

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Aquaponics View Project

Next Steps in Culture of Native Hawaiian Macroalgae: Scale-up and Market Analysis, Years 3 and 4

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Monitoring Inbreeding for Local Fish Farms by DNA Testing

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Genetics View Project

Improving Forktail Rabbitfish (Siganus argenteus) Production in the CNMI and the Micronesian Region

Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Northern Marianas College, Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2020

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Partnering Public Aquariums with Aquaculture Institutions for Rapidly Diversifying Coral Reef Fish Aquaculture in Hawaii

Species: Marine Ornamental Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Advancing Aquatic Animal Health Diagnostic Testing in Hawaii

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Targeted Disruption of Fish Embryonic Primordial Germ Cell Development for Enhancing Grow-out Performances

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Genetics View Project

Herbivorous Reef Fish Kyphosus vaigiensis: Fishpond and Commercial Potential

Species: Marine Finfish Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Design of a Harvesting System for the Marine Polychaete, Marphysa sanguinea (Phase 1)

Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Demonstration Aquaponics Unit for Formerly Homeless Village

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2019

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Upgrading Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal for Aquatic Feeds Using a Sustainable Microbial Process

Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Examination of Parasitic Infections in Shrimp Populations in Hawaii and Detection of Pathogens in Commonly-used Shrimp Feeds

Species: Shrimp Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Improving Live Feeds Production Efficiency: A Bottom-Up Approach to Increase Marine Finfish Aquaculture Yields

Species: Copepod/Rotifer, Marine Finfish Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Live Feeds, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2018

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Establishing cost-effectiveness and efficiency of locally produced feeds and Moi farming technology in the Republic of Marshall Islands

Species: Feed related, Marine Finfish, Moi Institution: Rongelap Atoll Local Government Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration, Feed Development, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

What’s in the gut? A Metabarcoding Approach to Examining Diet in First Feeding Larvae

Species: Feed related, Marine Finfish Institution: Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Technology/Focus: Live Feeds, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Cultivation of Caulerpa, Codium, and Asparagopsis: Trying to tame three Hawaiian macroalgae

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Optimizing Coral Grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) Culture to Promote Rapid Commercialization in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands

Species: Coral Grouper, Marine Finfish Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Diagnosing Prevalent Diseases of Aquacultured Animals in Hawaii

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Developing Bivalve Farming in Hawaii, Supplemental funding for Years 7 and 8

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2017

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Improving the commercial aquaculture feasibility for Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens): Resolving early bottlenecks to improve culture yield, Years 1 to 3

Species: Marine Ornamental Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Development of a Sustainable Aquaculture and Fishery for the Mangrove Crab Scylla serrata Forskal, Years 4 and 5

Species: Crab, Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Feed Development, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Culture of a Local Marine Polychaete, Marphysa sanguinea, for Use as a Shrimp Maturation Feed, Years 3 and 4

Species: Feed related, Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development, Live Feeds, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

A Shrimp Disease Diagnostic Laboratory for Hawaii

Species: Shrimp Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Improving Cost-effectiveness of Producing Local Aquatic Feed from Papaya Fruit Wastes via Innovative Bioprocessing, Years 1 and 2

Species: Feed related, Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Opihi Aquaculture, Years 5 and 6: Improving Hatchery Technology and Production

Species: Opihi Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Aquaculture Workshop at Oceanic Institute for Students of Waianae High School’s Aquaculture Program, Years 1 and 2

Species: Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Developing Bivalve Farming in Hawaii, Years 6 to 8

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Aquaculture Information Service for the Pacific Region, FY2016

Species: Institution: Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Information Services View Project

Cost-Effective, Local Aquatic Feeds for Carnivorous and Omnivorous Fish with Varying Physical Characteristics

Species: Feed related, Moi, Tilapia Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Disease Prevalence Survey of Wild Mud Crab Populations in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands

Species: Crab Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Francisella noatunesis subsp. orientalis incidence and genetic assessment of feral Tilapia populations in Hawaii

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Development of Cost-Effective Aquatic Feeds Using Locally Sourced Ingredients

Species: Tilapia Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development, Live Feeds View Project

Improving nursery and grow-out culture of mangrove crab

Species: Crab Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration, Environment / Conservation, Extension Support, Hatchery Technology View Project

Improving Rabbitfish Seed Production Capacity in Palau

Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Aquaculture of Opihi, Years 3 and 4

Species: Opihi Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture of Shrimp and Sea Cucumbers

Species: Sea Cucumber, Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Assuring Oyster Seed Supply for Hawai`i and the West Coast

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: View Project

Utilization of Local Agri-processing by-products to Produce Fungal Protein

Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Potential of Black Soldier Fly as a Feed Ingredient to Support Hawaiian Aquaculture

Species: Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Development of Marine Finfish Aquaculture, Aquatic Feeds, and Training in the RMI

Species: Moi, Rabbitfish Institution: Rongelap Atoll Local Government Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Increasing Production and Improving Food Safety for Hawai`i’s New Bivalve Industry

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Establishing coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) production in Palau

Species: Coral Grouper Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Establishment of Milkfish Fry Production in Palau to Reduce Dependency on Imported Fry

Species: Milkfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Development of Locally Made Commercial Feed for Tilapia Aquaculture in Hawaii

Species: Feed related, Tilapia Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Natural whole-cell oil microcapsules as innovative enrichment diets for live feeds Years 1 and 2

Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Feed Development, Live Feeds View Project

Aquaculture Potential of Hawaiian Polychaetes for Use as a Shrimp Maturation Feed

Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Developing Strategies For the Prevention and Mitigation of Francisella in Tilapia in Hawaii

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Utilization of Locally Available Algae in the Culture of the Ezo Abalone and Opihi in Hawaii

Species: Abalone Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Development of Local Feeds to Support Sustainable Aquaculture in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands

Species: Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Developing diets for Hawaii cultured abalone with normal shell color and high growth performance

Species: Abalone Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Establishing Bivalve Farming in Hawai`i

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Genetics, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Economic Analyses of Aquaponic Systems in Hawaii and Guam

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Pacific Aquaculture Development and Extension Support in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands

Species: Pearl Oyster, Sea Cucumber Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Mitigating the Diseases of Freshwater Cultured Fish Species in Hawaii and the Pacific Region

Species: Freshwater Food Fish Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Aquaponics for Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands: Technology Refinement and Transfer

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration, Freshwater Species Farming Technology View Project

Pacific Aquaculture Development and Extension Support for the FSM

Species: Crab, Pearl Oyster Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Seed Production of Mangrove Crab (Scylla serrata Forskal) in Palau

Species: Crab Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Broodstock Management, Seed Production and Grow-out of Rabbitfish, Siganus lineatus (Valenciennes, 1

Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Marine Finfish Aquaculture Development in the Northern Marianas Islands

Species: Marine Finfish Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Culturing Native Species of Macroalgae in Hawai`i and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Assessing Hawaii‘s Aquaculture Farm and Industry Performance, Years 1 and 2

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Value Added Approach for Tuna Fish Roe: Local Ingredient for Shrimp Maturation Diet?

Species: Shrimp Institution: University of Guam Technology/Focus: Extension Support, Feed Development View Project

Sea Cucumber Hatchery Production Technology Transfer in Pohnpei, the Federated States of Micronesia,

Species: Sea Cucumber Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration, Extension Support View Project

Determining aquaculture bottlenecks of Pacific threadfin (Polydactylus sexfilis)

Species: Moi Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Improving Outputs in Commercial-Scale Production of Swordtails in Hawaii, Year 2

Species: Freshwater Ornamentals Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology View Project

Artificially Propagating the Feather-Duster Worm (Sabellastarte spectabilis) for the Marine Ornament

Species: Marine Ornamental Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Shrimp Production Demonstration Project and Aquaculture Training for Industry Stakeholders CNMI

Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Kahala Broodstock Management

Species: Amberjack Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Inter-Institutional Coordination and Preparation of a Guam Aquaculture Development Plan

Species: Institution: University of Guam Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Developing Bivalve Culture to Diversify and Position Hawaii as a Supplier of Safe, Premium, Edible S

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Kahala Parasites and Shrimp Viruses of Concern to Pacific Aquaculture

Species: Amberjack, Shrimp Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project