In 2019, w ith funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program (Hawai‘i Sea Grant) established the Pacific Region Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Hub ( The Hub) to revitalize and expand aquaculture development by building strategic partnerships throughout
Hawai’i and the U.S. Pacific region. Through T he Hub, Hawai‘i Sea Grant seeks to improve and support Indigenous and contemporary aquaculture practices, including the restoration, and success of traditional Hawaiian fishponds, management of coastal resources, local and regional food sustainability, related education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and to contribute positively to the economic condition of the state and region . The Hub aims to be a major catalyst for aquaculture and coastal resource-related research and products, and has been encouraging participation and contributions across academia, state and local government, industry, not-for-profits, and community groups to achieve its mission of linking the aquaculture industry with the sustainability of natural resources, promotion of healthy coastal ecosystems, and respect for indigenous people . This presentation will highlight T he Hub’s research, extension, and education efforts over the past three years and provide some insight into future plans and endeavors.