Maria C. Haws

Maria C. Haws is a Professor in the Department of Aquaculture at the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM) at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She is affiliated with the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center (PACRC) and the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science (TCBES) program. Her work focuses on aquaculture practices, coastal resource management strategies, and adaptation to climate change impacts.

Specializing in interdisciplinary approaches, her research integrates ecological, socio-economic, and policy dimensions to address challenges in marine and coastal ecosystems. She contributes to sustainable aquaculture development and resilience-building strategies for communities affected by environmental changes.