Propagation Research Propagation Research at the Waikiki Aquarium Captive propagation of animals is an important part of our conservation ethic at the Aquarium. In addition, many of the species we have raised have commercial value or are threatened in their natural habitat. Below is a partial list of some of our successes. Mahimahi, Coryphaena hippurus Mahimahi are raised at the Waikiki Aquarium as part of aquaculture research and development.
Aquaculture can be more than just fish farming.
Possible applications include restocking natural populations, as well as providing a supply of quality seafood. After studying Nautilus in the wild to learn their habits, Aquarium researchers constructed special temperature-controlled tanks. By simulating Nautilus' natural habitats, the Waikiki Aquarium was the first facility in the world to successfully propagate them. See our Cephalopod Biology page for more information. Hawaiian seahorse, Hippocampus sp.