Farmer Outreach

Farmer Outreach

CTSA is here to help aquaculture farmers, the most critical link in the food production chain. The Center funds research and development projects aimed at advancing the industry and making the farmer’s job easier. The Center and its sponsored researchers, which include extension agents devoted to assisting farmers, often hold workshops and informational sessions throughout the American Insular Pacific islands.

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Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture

One of five Regional Aquaculture Centers under NIFA, USDA

The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA) is one of five regional aquaculture centers in the United States established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The regional aquaculture centers integrate individual and institutional expertise and resources in support of commercial aquaculture development.

CTSA was established in 1986 and is jointly administered by the University of Hawai’i and the Oceanic Institute of Hawai’i Pacific University. The CTSA administrative office and staff are located on the University of Hawai’i Campus in Manoa.

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Development of Cost-Effective Aquatic Feeds Using Locally Sourced Ingredients

Species: Tilapia Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Live Feeds, Feed Development View Project

Improving nursery and grow-out culture of mangrove crab

Species: Crab Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Extension Support, Environment / Conservation, Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Improving Rabbitfish Seed Production Capacity in Palau

Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology, Extension Support View Project

Aquaculture of Opihi, Years 3 and 4

Species: Opihi Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture of Shrimp and Sea Cucumbers

Species: Shrimp, Sea Cucumber Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Assuring Oyster Seed Supply for Hawai`i and the West Coast

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: View Project

Utilization of Local Agri-processing by-products to Produce Fungal Protein

Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Potential of Black Soldier Fly as a Feed Ingredient to Support Hawaiian Aquaculture

Species: Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Development of Marine Finfish Aquaculture, Aquatic Feeds, and Training in the RMI

Species: Moi, Rabbitfish Institution: Rongelap Atoll Local Government Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology, Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Increasing Production and Improving Food Safety for Hawai`i’s New Bivalve Industry

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Establishing coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) production in Palau

Species: Coral Grouper Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Establishment of Milkfish Fry Production in Palau to Reduce Dependency on Imported Fry

Species: Milkfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Development of Locally Made Commercial Feed for Tilapia Aquaculture in Hawaii

Species: Tilapia, Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Natural whole-cell oil microcapsules as innovative enrichment diets for live feeds Years 1 and 2

Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Live Feeds, Feed Development View Project

Aquaculture Potential of Hawaiian Polychaetes for Use as a Shrimp Maturation Feed

Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Developing Strategies For the Prevention and Mitigation of Francisella in Tilapia in Hawaii

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Utilization of Locally Available Algae in the Culture of the Ezo Abalone and Opihi in Hawaii

Species: Abalone Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Development of Local Feeds to Support Sustainable Aquaculture in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands

Species: Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Developing diets for Hawaii cultured abalone with normal shell color and high growth performance

Species: Abalone Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development View Project

Establishing Bivalve Farming in Hawai`i

Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Genetics, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Economic Analyses of Aquaponic Systems in Hawaii and Guam

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Pacific Aquaculture Development and Extension Support in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands

Species: Pearl Oyster, Sea Cucumber Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Mitigating the Diseases of Freshwater Cultured Fish Species in Hawaii and the Pacific Region

Species: Freshwater Food Fish Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management View Project

Aquaponics for Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands: Technology Refinement and Transfer

Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology, Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Pacific Aquaculture Development and Extension Support for the FSM

Species: Pearl Oyster, Crab Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Extension Support View Project

Seed Production of Mangrove Crab (Scylla serrata Forskal) in Palau

Species: Crab Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology View Project

Broodstock Management, Seed Production and Grow-out of Rabbitfish, Siganus lineatus (Valenciennes, 1

Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Marine Finfish Aquaculture Development in the Northern Marianas Islands

Species: Marine Finfish Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology, Extension Support View Project

Culturing Native Species of Macroalgae in Hawai`i and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands

Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Assessing Hawaii‘s Aquaculture Farm and Industry Performance, Years 1 and 2

Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

Determining aquaculture bottlenecks of Pacific threadfin (Polydactylus sexfilis)

Species: Moi Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology View Project

Improving Outputs in Commercial-Scale Production of Swordtails in Hawaii, Year 2

Species: Freshwater Ornamentals Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology View Project

Artificially Propagating the Feather-Duster Worm (Sabellastarte spectabilis) for the Marine Ornament

Species: Marine Ornamental Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology View Project
Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Development of Cost-Effective Aquatic Feeds Using Locally Sourced Ingredients
Species: Tilapia Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Live Feeds, Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

Palau Community College Improving nursery and grow-out culture of mangrove crab
Species: Crab Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Extension Support, Environment / Conservation, Economic Development / Demonstration 7.343275 View Project

Palau Community College Improving Rabbitfish Seed Production Capacity in Palau
Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology, Extension Support 7.343275 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Aquaculture of Opihi, Years 3 and 4
Species: Opihi Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology 21.307091 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture of Shrimp and Sea Cucumbers
Species: Shrimp, Sea Cucumber Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology 21.307091 View Project

University of Hawaii at Hilo Assuring Oyster Seed Supply for Hawai`i and the West Coast
Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: 19.701188 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Utilization of Local Agri-processing by-products to Produce Fungal Protein
Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.2999954 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Potential of Black Soldier Fly as a Feed Ingredient to Support Hawaiian Aquaculture
Species: Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

Rongelap Atoll Local Government Development of Marine Finfish Aquaculture, Aquatic Feeds, and Training in the RMI
Species: Moi, Rabbitfish Institution: Rongelap Atoll Local Government Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology, Economic Development / Demonstration View Project

University of Hawaii at Hilo Increasing Production and Improving Food Safety for Hawai`i’s New Bivalve Industry
Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology 19.701188 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Establishing coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) production in Palau
Species: Coral Grouper Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University, Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology 21.3070917.343275 View Project

Palau Community College Establishment of Milkfish Fry Production in Palau to Reduce Dependency on Imported Fry
Species: Milkfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology 7.343275 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Development of Locally Made Commercial Feed for Tilapia Aquaculture in Hawaii
Species: Tilapia, Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Natural whole-cell oil microcapsules as innovative enrichment diets for live feeds Years 1 and 2
Species: Feed related Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Live Feeds, Feed Development 21.2999954 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Aquaculture Potential of Hawaiian Polychaetes for Use as a Shrimp Maturation Feed
Species: Shrimp Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Developing Strategies For the Prevention and Mitigation of Francisella in Tilapia in Hawaii
Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management 21.2999954 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Utilization of Locally Available Algae in the Culture of the Ezo Abalone and Opihi in Hawaii
Species: Abalone Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Development of Local Feeds to Support Sustainable Aquaculture in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands
Species: Feed related Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Developing diets for Hawaii cultured abalone with normal shell color and high growth performance
Species: Abalone Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Feed Development 21.307091 View Project

University of Hawaii at Hilo Establishing Bivalve Farming in Hawai`i
Species: Bivalve Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Genetics, Marine Species Farming Technology 19.701188 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Economic Analyses of Aquaponic Systems in Hawaii and Guam
Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration 21.2999954 View Project

College of Micronesia Pacific Aquaculture Development and Extension Support in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
Species: Pearl Oyster, Sea Cucumber Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Extension Support 6.908813 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Mitigating the Diseases of Freshwater Cultured Fish Species in Hawaii and the Pacific Region
Species: Freshwater Food Fish Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Disease Management 21.2999954 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Aquaponics for Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands: Technology Refinement and Transfer
Species: Tilapia Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology, Economic Development / Demonstration 21.2999954 View Project

College of Micronesia Pacific Aquaculture Development and Extension Support for the FSM
Species: Pearl Oyster, Crab Institution: College of Micronesia Technology/Focus: Extension Support 6.908813 View Project

Palau Community College Seed Production of Mangrove Crab (Scylla serrata Forskal) in Palau
Species: Crab Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology 7.343275 View Project

Palau Community College Broodstock Management, Seed Production and Grow-out of Rabbitfish, Siganus lineatus (Valenciennes, 1
Species: Rabbitfish Institution: Palau Community College Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology 7.343275 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Marine Finfish Aquaculture Development in the Northern Marianas Islands
Species: Marine Finfish Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology, Extension Support 21.307091 View Project

University of Hawaii at Hilo Culturing Native Species of Macroalgae in Hawai`i and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
Species: Macroalgae/Seaweed/Limu Institution: University of Hawaii at Hilo Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology 19.701188 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Assessing Hawaii‘s Aquaculture Farm and Industry Performance, Years 1 and 2
Species: Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Economic Development / Demonstration 21.2999954 View Project

Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Determining aquaculture bottlenecks of Pacific threadfin (Polydactylus sexfilis)
Species: Moi Institution: Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University Technology/Focus: Hatchery Technology, Marine Species Farming Technology 21.307091 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Improving Outputs in Commercial-Scale Production of Swordtails in Hawaii, Year 2
Species: Freshwater Ornamentals Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Freshwater Species Farming Technology 21.2999954 View Project

University of Hawaii at Manoa Artificially Propagating the Feather-Duster Worm (Sabellastarte spectabilis) for the Marine Ornament
Species: Marine Ornamental Institution: University of Hawaii at Manoa Technology/Focus: Marine Species Farming Technology 21.2999954 View Project

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The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA) is one of five regional aquaculture centers in the United States established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Our Projects
CTSA’s research, extension, and education efforts have resulted in the growth of the aquaculture industry in the Pacific Islands and beyond. The Center’s impacts are wide-ranging and include disease mitigation, sustainable aquatic feeds development, and propagation of new species, just to name a few.
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Farmer Outreach
Farmer Outreach
Without aquaculture farmers, there would be no aquaculture industry. To help support these critical links in the production chain, CTSA has created the Farmers Outreach section of this website. This section features information on research, extension, and outreach resources for Pacific Island Farmers.
Farmer Outreach

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‘Rabbitfish Hatchery and Larval Rearing’ Palau Workshop Materials