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Zuckerberg, Chan Donate $4 Million to Preserve 600‑Year‑Old Alakoko Fishpond in Hawaii
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 05:59 AM
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Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have pledged $4 million to protect the Alakoko Fishpond, a 600‑year‑old Hawaiian aquaculture site threatened by environmental degradation and development.
The couple’s $4 million contribution is aimed at preserving the Alakoko Fishpond, which has existed for over six centuries on the island of Kauai. The funds will help acquire the property to prevent further environmental degradation and development pressure that threatened the historic site.
The acquisition will place the fishpond under the long‑term stewardship of the nonprofit organization Mālama Hulē‘ia, which will manage the land and water resources for conservation purposes.
In addition to preservation, the donation supports educational programs that teach traditional Hawaiian aquaculture practices and promote awareness of native ecosystems, ensuring that the cultural and ecological heritage of the fishpond is passed on to future generations.
The acquisition will place the fishpond under the long‑term stewardship of the nonprofit organization Mālama Hulē‘ia, which will manage the land and water resources for conservation purposes.
In addition to preservation, the donation supports educational programs that teach traditional Hawaiian aquaculture practices and promote awareness of native ecosystems, ensuring that the cultural and ecological heritage of the fishpond is passed on to future generations.