Water innovation projects supported through new partnership
The pilot program was launched in fall 2023 by the UH Office of Innovation and Commercialization and National Security Innovation Network as part of their Innovation Challenge initiative.
UH Hilo part of $1M aquaculture revolution
The new consortium is funded to address critical economic and marketing gaps in the country’s aquaculture industry.
Undocumented oyster species identified
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students conducting a large-scale study in a genetics class discover the first occurrence of the Ostrea equestris oyster species in Hawaiʻi.
Oysters improving water quality on Maui come from UH Hilo aquaculture center
The UH Hilo aquaculture center assisted in raising oysters, nature’s most efficient water filters, to restore native oysters and improve clarity in Hawaiʻi waters.
UH Hilo aquaculture center partners with Honolulu CC to improve water quality at Sand Island
UH Hilo aquaculture center partners with Honolulu CC, Polynesian Voyaging Society to improve water quality with oysters.
UH Hilo, Navy using native oysters to improve Pearl Harbor water quality
Modeled on research trials conducted at UH Hilo’s Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center, the project is using native shellfish species for water quality improvement at Pearl Harbor.
State’s marine aquaculture industry buoyed by new UH strategic partnership
The University of Hawaiʻi and state agencies formed a partnership to raise Hawaiʻi’s global visibility in marine aquaculture and to capitalize on the commercial opportunities available worldwide.
UH Hilo center grows oysters and the aquaculture workforce
UH Hilo has the only four-year aquaculture program in the state and the only facility dedicated to aquaculture and coastal management education, research and outreach to the community and industry.
Developing shellfish farming opportunities
The UH Sea Grant College Program received a $149,972 NOAA grant to develop new opportunities in shellfish farming for Hawaiʻi and the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands.
Ocean awareness celebration at UH Hilo
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Ocean Day features marine activities and displays.
