Forestry and Natural Resource Management: Aquaculture specialization

Type of degree: B.S.

Brief overview of program: The University of Hawaii at Hilo has unique potential for aquaculture education. As expected in a semi-tropical climate, warm seawater and freshwater are available. Additionally, cool fresh and salt water (20 degrees C) and cold (6 degrees C) seawater can be obtained from wells. This diversity of water supplies allows the culture of almost all aquaculture species including tropical fish, trout, salmon, carp, shrimp, various seaweeds, and shellfish throughout the year. Aquaculture students have access to the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal resources Center facilities including a freshwater aquaculture facility at the UH Hilo Agricultural Farm Laboratory and a coastal facility only four miles from campus. Students with an interest in aquaculture can obtain a B.S. Agriculture with a specialization in Aquaculture or may take aquaculture courses as part of their Marine Science degree.

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Tuition (2007):In State: $3,528, Out of State: $11,064

Number of students enrolled in 2007: 20

Description of Facilities: Coastal Facility 1. Mollusk hatchery 2. Fish hatchery 3. Outdoor tanks, 4.5 m to 25 m diameter 4. Seawater wells 5. Brackish water well (9 ppt) 6. Water quality laboratory Inland Facility 1. Quarantine facilities for aquatic organisms 2. Fish hatchery 3. Controlled environment rooms (light & temperature) 4. Greenhouse with tanks 5. Deep well for pure freshwater 6. Water collection pond integrated with irrigation

Program Point of Contact: Kevin Hopkins

Email: hopkins@hawaii.edu

Department: College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural resources Management

Institution address: University of Hawaii at Hilo 200 West Kawili St
                             Hilo,HI 96720