Opportunities
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Aquabusiness Opportunities in HawaiiOpportunities? You'll find that the business and market environments
in Hawaii are highly conducive to the development of aquaculture
production and services businesses. The State is strongly interested in
expanding and diversifying its economy with environmentally and
economically sustainable aquaculture activities. The Seafood MarketThe Hawaii seafood market has many favorable characteristics.
Producers can readily access the world's largest seafood importing
markets: the U.S. Mainland and Japan. Local per capita seafood
consumption is more than three times the national average. Total annual
consumption is approximately 50 million pounds with 70 percent
imported, largely in less desirable frozen and processed forms.
Significantly, the tourist population (is approximately 7 million
visitors a year) and there is a large resident ethnic population (61.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander in 1990) that prefer fresh, quality seafood.
Most important, local Pacific cuisine chefs emphasize the use of
locally sourced fruits, vegetables and seafood in their very popular
menus. The Business EnvironmentHawaii's business and natural environments together create attractive opportunities. Consider these facts and check out the links section:
The State's Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority facility for energy conversion, coldwater aquaculture and cutting-edge development projects.
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