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Ahupuaʻa Systems: Indigenous Resource Management & Food Production,
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HWST 155: Nā Limu Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Seaweeds and their Uses
An introduction to Hawaiian Limu biology, ecology, and diversity. Students will learn about the historical, current, and potential uses of Limu and choose a species to research. An introduction to Limu groups (red, green and brown) and sustainable cultivation. Students will learn about the cultural significance and history of Limu in Hawai’i.
Course Outcomes
- Identify and describe the diversity of Hawaiian limu
- Describe the biology and ecology of Hawaiian limu
- Describe the historical and current uses of Hawaiian limu
- Apply knowledge to potential limu cultivation and conservation practices