Hawaiʻi consumes more seafood per person than almost anywhere in the country — yet most of what we eat is imported. Meanwhile, local fishermen face rising costs, changing ocean conditions, and pressure on wild fish stocks. So we must ask: How do we responsibly grow aquaculture in Hawaiʻi so it feeds local people first — while protecting our ocean and benefiting our communities?
Join the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation for an evening of bold conversation, chef-curated cuisine, and solutions-focused dialogue about the future of ocean-grown food in Hawaiʻi.
Rooted in the tradition of loko iʻa (fishponds) and guided by modern science and innovation, responsible aquaculture can strengthen food security, support local jobs, complement wild fisheries, and reduce imports.
This event brings together cultural practitioners, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore how Hawaiʻi can grow its Blue Economy in ways that reflect our values and serve our communities first.
Hawaiʻi consumes more seafood per person than almost anywhere in the country — yet most of what we eat is imported. Meanwhile, local fishermen face rising costs, changing ocean conditions, and pressure on wild fish stocks. So we must ask: How do we responsibly grow aquaculture in Hawaiʻi so it feeds local people first — while protecting our ocean and benefiting our communities?
Join the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation for an evening of bold conversation, chef-curated cuisine, and solutions-focused dialogue about the future of ocean-grown food in Hawaiʻi.
Rooted in the tradition of loko iʻa (fishponds) and guided by modern science and innovation, responsible aquaculture can strengthen food security, support local jobs, complement wild fisheries, and reduce imports.
This event brings together cultural practitioners, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore how Hawaiʻi can grow its Blue Economy in ways that reflect our values and serve our communities first.
EAT THINK DRINK is presented by Central Pacific Bank with support from Alexander & Baldwin, Armstrong Produce/FreshPoint Hawaii, Bayer, Centinel/Island Palm Communities, Hawaii Longline Association, Matson, Prince Waikiki, State of Hawai‘i, Ulupono Initiative, United Airlines, and United Fishing Agency Ltd.
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to the event. Please bring valid government-issued photo I.D.
