POND TO PLATE
== Aquaculture News You Can Use ==

C O N T E N T S

     Streamlining of Fishpond Permits Underway
     Feeds Workshop This Month
     Extension Specialist Changes
     Help Wanted
     Turtle Research Project
     New Appointments
     Publications
     Marketing News
     Misc. News

STREAMLINING OF FISHPOND PERMITS UNDERWAY

     The Aquaculture Development Program (ADP) has recently submitted Master Conservation District Use Applications (MCDUA) for 32 ancient Hawaiian fishponds on Molokai.  This innovative approach to streamline the lengthy and complex permit process was suggested by the Governor's Task Force on Molokai Fishpond Restoration.   If granted, the MCDUA will
jumpstart many of the fishponds targeted for community-based development.  Contact Jon Wallenstrom, Project Coordinator, at 587-0030 for more information.

FEEDS WORKSHOP THIS MONTH

     An ADP/SGES/AEEP workshop on aquaculture feeds will be held on Saturday, August 27, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Marine Science Building, Room 114.  The comprehensive workshop should benefit both beginning and advanced aquaculturist alike.  Feed manufacturer/distributor representatives will be on hand to display their products and answer farmer's questions.   Cost is $10 and includes a workbook and continental breakfast.  Call Rich Bailey at 956-2873 to sign-up or for more information.

EXTENSION SPECIALIST CHANGES

     The Sea Grant Extension Service recently bid farewell to Paul Olin, Aquaculture Extension Specialist, who left Hawaii for Sea Grant Extension Services, Marin County, California.  A new Aquaculture Extension Specialist is being selected.  In the meantime, Rich Bailey (956-2873) is effectively handling all production extension duties.

     Changes were also recently made at the UH Aquaculture Engineering Extension Project.  Tim Hering (956-8877) is the new Engineering Extension Agent, replacing Charles Crocker.  Tim brings a strong background in aquaculture, having worked as an extension agent overseas.   He is assisted by Jennifer Mathieu (956-8819), a graduate student working on integrated
aquaculture-agriculture systems.

HELP WANTED

     Hawaii Aquaseed is looking for a security/live-in person at their shrimp hatchery site at Kahuku Point.  Ideal for the outdoor type. Will train.   Only responsible persons should apply. Call Spencer Malecha at 733-2006.

     Hanalei Garden Farms is looking to hire a farm manager to run their aquaculture operation on Kauai.  Contact Bill Mowrey at 826-9208.

TURTLE RESEARCH PROJECT

     Do you have problems with freshwater softshell turtles coming into your ponds to eat your farmed products?  If you do, then contact Tom Clarke at HIMB, Coconut Island (236-7401).  He would probably be most happy to receive your pest animal. Tom is currently conducting research to determine the biological factors affecting turtle growth and reproduction.  He has a small colony and is interested in getting more turtles.

NEW APPOINTMENTS

     The following persons were recently appointed to the Hawaii Aquaculture Advisory Council:  Paul Bienfang, The Oceanic Institute; Nick Carpenter, Pacific Aquaculture Technology; and Craig Emberson, Makuu Aquafarm.  Gerald Cysewski of Cyanotech Corporation was reappointed to another term.

PUBLICATIONS

     For those of you who missed the last workshop on tropical fish (April 16 at Windward Community College), there are a few remaining workbooks available.   Call Rich Bailey at 956-2873.

     The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture recently published results from a few of their projects: Hawaii Aquaculture Module Expert System (HAMES), a software expert system for management and diagnoses of disease problems for tilapia; A Market Study of Specific Pathogen-Free Shrimp; and A Preliminary Business Opportunity Plan for Specific Pathogen-Free Shrimp Culture Facilities in Hawaii and Guam. Copies may be obtained from CTSA. Call Patti Killelea-Almonte at 259-7951.

MARKETING NEWS

     Tens of thousands of people were exposed to Hawaii aquacultured products during July's Hawaii Seafood Month.  Recent marketing events included:   Hawaii Seafood Culinary Competition; State Farm Fair; "Ono Ono Ogo" Recipe Contest; Bishop Museum Seafood Day; Kakaako Seafood Fest, and the Waianae Sunfish Week.  These events all help to increase the demand
for our products.  In fact, the most asked question at these activities is "Where can I buy product?.

     ADP is responding to the above question by putting together a directory of vendors (open markets, ethnic markets, supermarkets and restaurants) who sell aquacultured products.  If you would like your vendor(s) included in the directory, call Dean Toda (587-0030) with your list of outlets.   The directory will be updated periodically.

UPCOMING EVENTS

     Big Island Farm Fair, September, Kona;  Made with Aloha Festival (featuring foods & products made in Hawaii), September 23 & 24, Hyatt Regency Waikiki;  Sam Choy Aloha Festival's Poke Recipe Contest, September 24, Kamuela; Hawaii Foodservice Industry Show (restaurant trade) November 8 & 9, Sheraton Waikiki.  Call Dean if you would like more information about these events.

MISC. NEWS

     In 1993, Florida's tropical fish production reached $46.7 million dollars, a 42% increase in two years.  Egg layers accounted for almost all of the increase, valued at $28.7 million, and livebearers accounted for $18.0 million.

     ADP has a limited number of pamphlets for assessing AquaNIC, the Aquaculture Network Information Center.   AquaNIC is a gateway to the world's electronic resources in aquaculture maintained at Purdue University.  Most documents can either be viewed on your computer monitor, downloaded via modem, or a copy sent to your e-mail address.  A summary of the information from the AquaNIC pamphlet for access follows.

     One can gopher or telnet to AquaNIC at the address, "thorplus.lib.purdue.edu".  When using telnet, the login is "cwis" - all
in lower case letters.  Look for AquaNIC under the menu item "Scholarly Databases.  Items can be e-mailed (go to end of document and press m).

     For Mosaic access, the address is "gopher://thorplus.lib.purdue.edu:70/11/databases/AquaNIC".

     E-mail access is by the address "almanac@ecn.purdue.edu".  In the message body, leave a blank line and type the following line "send aquanic catalog".

     Modem access is by the phone number (317) 496-1440 with communications program settings of 8 data bits, null parity and 1 stop bit.  You will be prompted for your name (enter your first and last name); next enter "connect thorplus.lib.purdue.edu"; at the login prompt type "cwis"; at the password prompt press enter; at the first menu screen
select the item "Scholarly Databases".  Items can be downloaded (follow instructions after pressing shift and d).

     For more information on AquaNIC contact Mark Einstein at meinstei@hub.ansc.purdue.edu; voice: (317) 494-4862; fax: (317) 494-9346; or Purdue Univ., Dept. Animal Sci.,W. Lafayett, IN 47907-1151.

P O N D   T O   P L A T E    is a bimonthly news-bulletin targeting Hawaii's aquaculture community.   This bulletin is from the Hawaii Aquaculture Extension & Advisory Network:   Sea Grant Extension Services (SOEST, Univ. Hawaii); Aquaculture Development Program (DLNR, State of Hawaii); and, College Trop. Agricult. & Human Resou. (Univ. Hawaii.   If you would like to contribute news to a Pond to Plate issue, the deadline is the last Friday of each odd-numbered month.  Send your information contributions to Dean Toda, Pond to Plate, via fax (808) 587-0033; conventional mail: Aquaculture Development Program, 335 Merchant Street - Room 348, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813; or, e-mail Leonard Young: lyoung@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu.