Hawaii 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.
ADP is a part of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and diversified agriculture's solution for moving Hawaii towards greater food self sufficiency, as well as creating viable export industries.
As our roles and responsibilities evolve and become more defined, I’ll update the industry either through this newsletter or on the Aquaculture Hub