iʻa

For ten years, iʻa (fish) found within the loko iʻa complex has been a core research track of Kumuola learners. Loko iʻa historically functioned as non-intensive, naturally recruiting aquaculture sites that provided on-demand quality resources to the community. Today, invasive species, climate change, and altered land and water stewardship have all impacted the historic environmental cycles within the ponds. Understanding contemporary iʻa dynamics within the loko iʻa environment connect us to hundreds of years of kiaʻi loko iʻa (fishpond stewardship) and position us to once again manage these spaces toward the vision of ʻāina momona (environmental wellbeing).