Aquaculture Development

Hawai`i is an ideal location for aquaculture, the farming of plants and animals in water. From the lush green mountains, to the sandy shores of the broad blue ocean, water abounds, providing a myriad of environments to raise a wide variety of seafood. Shrimp, abalone, seaweed, microalgae, tilapia and various organisms for the aquarium trade are among the many investment opportunities on all the tropical islands of the State.

Welcome to our Hawai`i Aquaculture web page, an information source and guide to getting started in aquaculture in Hawai`i, presented by the State Aquaculture Development Program (ADP). ADP specializes in offering assistance to new and on-going aquaculture ventures. In the following pages, you will learn more about our industry and how you can achieve success in this exciting global growth business.

ADP is a part of the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture and diversified agriculture's solution for moving Hawaii towards greater food self sufficiency, as well as creating viable export industries.

Aquaculture Development Program contact information:

Phone:  (808) 483-7130
Fax:  (808) 483-7110

E-mail:  todd.e.low@hawaii.gov