Lanikai Farms is a unique fish breeding facility that uses biological filtration and rainwater runoff channeled from adjoining nursery structures to create a healthy and financially efficient environment for raising fish. Designed by Lloyd Fischel, this commercial operation is the first of its kind on the island of Maui. The photograph shows the 3,000 gallon biological filter with the 55,000 gallon breeding pond in the background.

Alliance for Sustainable Aquaculture (ASA) is a collaborative group of researchers, business owners, non-profit organizations and interested members of the public working to further Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) in the United States through research, education, legislative work and advocacy. We believe that RAS, closed-looped and biosecure aquaculture operations, are the best option to meet our country's need for a clean, green, sustainable, healthy seafood source to supplement our wild fisheries.

In a presentation at a national aquaculture conference Lloyd touted Hawaii’s aquaculture industry leaders, their courage and determination to develop and promote Hawaii’s commercial aquaculture. In so doing, the comments stress the philosophical spirit behind Lanikai Farms. “The environmental landscape mirrors the hearts and minds of people who at this point in history are in control of virtually all land and its accompanying water resources. The reality is that corporate business values are steadily depleting the natural environment and hardening areas that were once water sources with concrete and asphalt."

Lanikai Farms is a beautiful example of how channeling natural resources can become a source of enrichment to any neighborhood and surrounding community. And, in times of trouble or scarcity, such endeavors will be an important source of sustenance.

Simple and efficient, 100% of rainwater is channeled from a 6,500 sq. ft. greenhouse roof. Rain in the Haiku region rises above 100 inches annually.

Culture pens keep different varieties and sizes of fish separate.

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Directions from Kahului:

• Take the Hana Highway 36 East. A few miles past Paia, after mile marker 14, turn right onto Ulumalu Road.
• Turn right at the second stop sign on Kaupakalua, (known as "Five Corners.")
• Turn left on Pakanu Road.
• Follow the fork left onto Maluna Place.
• First right onto Kapuai.
• First left onto Koolau Road.
• Turn left onto Lanikai Place.
• Lanikai Farms #20.

Directions from Kula:

• Head North on Kula Hwy.
• At approx 6.9 miles Turn right on Makawao Ave, (second set of traffic lights from Kula)
• Follow Makawao Avenue through Makawao, it will turn into Kaupakalua Rd.
• At approx 3.6 Miles Turn right onto Pakanu Rd.
• Follow the fork left onto Maluna Place.
• First right onto Kapuai.
• First left onto Koolau Road.
• Turn left onto Lanikai Place.
• Lanikai Farms #20.