Loko I'a Kalo (Taro Fishponds)

"The loko I’a kalo, also known as taro fishponds, were the last type of inland pond built by the Hawai’ians. These ponds were filled with water that flowed from the mountain streams to the sea. Kuapas and ’auwais were constructed so that water from the stream could flow into the pond. Taro was planted in mounds and the fish were transferred to the loko I’a kalo from nearby ponds. The nutrient-rich taro allowed the fish to grow very large." --Kapiolani Community College Horizons 2002


These ponds were strictly women only as to keep it a more 'pure' place to be. No men were allowed. In order to get the food they needed from this pond they would use their hands. Only when there were big fish did they use nets or spears. This pond was as well strictly for food. (Found at the base of the mountains were the stream are located.)

Five life forms that were found in this pond would be as shown;

(Animals) - Eat?

*O'opu nopili (Goby) - plankton and Limu

*'Opae (Grass Shrimp) - Plankton and Limu

*Tahitian Prawns - Crabs and O'opu nopili

*Crabs - O'opu nopili and O'pae

(Plant) - Food?

*Limu (Freshwater algae) - The sun
















(This was a two person project and so me and my partner split the work. Sadly, though, that stupid guy didn't do his part and so I am left without the construction and foodweb. Sorry for the trouble and for his stupidity. Hopefully he'll get off his lazy butt and finish it soon.)