Location
Name two dishes they serve at their famous food truck
Abalone poke bowls and garlic butter abalone
What aquaculture system do they use?
RAS ( recirculating)
What kind of energy does the facility use?
We can assume they used fossil fuels
Which island of Hawaii is their facility located?
Big Island
Where do they get their brood stock?
Trick question! They used a hatchery based system
What’s another reason the lack of genetic diversity can cause?
Less ability to adjust to the changing climate
Which ocean do they get their water from to run their facility?
The Pacific Ocean
Why is abalone seen as a luxurious food in Asia?
It is pricey and hard to find
One reason the lack of genetic diversity can be concerning?
Can lead to less immunity from certain diseases overtime
Why did the founders chose the Kona Coast?
It has the most sunlight year round which is needed to grow kelp!
How do they ensure their abalone is high quality?
They used research based farming techniques
List the two reasons why the facility uses so much energy
To maintain a consistent water temperature and filtration
What is the full name of the airport that is located near their facility?
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport
What species of abalone do they produce?
Ezo and Kona
What is another environmental concern that they may run into, other than the ones listed in the slides?
Open ended response