Restoring an ancient Hawaiian fishpond may be the key to feeding a community.

Cooking from the Fish Pond Hope in the Water

Premiered June 14, 2024
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Cooking from the Fish Pond

Most seafood consumed in Hawai'i is imported. Hi'ilei Kawelo makes it her life’s work to restore an ancient fishpond to feed the community. She prepares a feast of Hawaiian papio sashimi and moi and papio roasted in ti leaves.

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Hope in the Water

From Emmy Award winning producer Andrew Zimmern, in collaboration with multi-award-winner and storytelling visionary David E. Kelley, Hope in the Water explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.

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