Once Upon a Fishpond
Once Upon a Fishpond examines the history of Hawaiian aquaculture and the restoration and operation of Nōmilu Fishpond by Kauai Sea Farm.
The article describes Nōmilu as an 18-acre brackish-water fishpond connected to the ocean by two ʻauwai. It places the restoration of Nōmilu within the broader history of Hawaiian fishpond aquaculture and the renewed effort to preserve these culturally and environmentally important systems.
The feature also explores Kauai Sea Farm's approach of combining traditional Hawaiian fishpond practices with modern aquaculture. It discusses the Taylor family's stewardship of Nōmilu, the farm's shellfish hatchery and nursery, and the cultivation of hard-shell clams and other potential aquaculture products.
Publication: Aquaculture North America, September/October 2022