Hawaiian Fishpond Restoration and Management Manual

Hawai‘i stands out as the sole location in Oceania where a "pure" form of fishpond aquaculture was historically practiced by the people. In contrast to other regions in the Pacific, Hawaiian fishponds developed into a unique and sophisticated aquacultural practice. The diversity of fishpond types and the abundance of fishpond remains found in Hawai‘i are unparalleled elsewhere.

In the last thirty years, Hawai‘i has witnessed a cultural revival and a renewed focus on all aspects of native Hawaiian culture. Beginning in 1994, there has been a gradual but consistent effort to revive traditional fishpond restoration and fishpond culture projects on Moloka‘i. The motivation behind this movement is the desire to bring these historic and cultural treasures back into productive use, supported by federal and state funding for agriculture and economic diversification. This has led to a revitalization of interest and development in fishponds on the island.

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