Big Island Attractions

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA)

73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy

Kailua-Kona, HI

Tel. 808/329-8073

www.nelha.org

Technology buffs should consider a visit to NELHA, where the hot tropical sun, in combination with a complex pumping system that brings 42°F (6°C) ocean water from 2,000 feet deep up to land, is used to develop innovations in agriculture, aquaculture, and ocean conservation. The interesting 1 1/2-hour tour takes in all areas of the high-tech ocean science and technology park, including the seawater delivery system, the energy-conversion process, and some of the par...

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Price Range: Public presentation tours $8 adults, free for children 8 and under

Open Hours: Tues-Thurs 10am; reservations required

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Presentations run by a non-profit group

Posted by Guy Toyama from Kailua-Kona, CA on May 6, 2008

Nelha presentations are run by non-profit group, friends of nelha. presentations are monday through thursday and the 3rd sat of each month. price is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors/students (children under 8 are free). call 808-329-8073 for information or visit friendsofnelha.wikispaces.com for updated information.

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