A 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond that once faced the possibility of development has been permanently protected, thanks in part to a $4 million charitable gift from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan.
Alakoko Fishpond, also known as Alekoko or Menehune Fishpond, covers 102 acres in Niumalu near Līhuʻe on Kauaʻi. The historic site features a remarkable 2,700-foot-long kuapā, or fishpond wall, and is the largest remaining fishpond on Kauaʻi. The 600-year-old Alakoko Fishpond, also known as the Menehune Fishpond, is located just outside Lihue.
