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Abstract: Collaboration between the Freshwater Aquaculture Center, Central Luzon State University (FAC/CLSU) and the University of Hawaii (UH) component of the PD/A CRSP began with the Sixth Work Plan in 1991. The work was planned and budgeted as an adjunct activity of the UH component of the Thailand project, and not as a prime site. However, with considerable support from the prime site, this companion site has accomplished a progressive program of technical research and outreach. During a 4 1?2 year time period, seven on-station pond growth trials and three on-farm demonstration trials involving approximately 53 farmers were completed. Additionally, the visits of two evaluation teams as well as the first of two research visits by the socioeconomic component from Auburn University were accomplished. The expenditure levels were between $10,000 and $20,000 per year and included international travel by U.S. and host-country PIs.