Hawaiian fisherman Uncle Aku Hauanio presents "Kau Lā‘au - Traditional Hawaiian Ulua Fishing" on January 24, 2014 as part of the Puana Ka ‘Ike lecture series.

Hauanio shares the wisdom and practice of early cliff-top fishing know as hang-baiting in his lecture.

While modern ulua fishing equipment and tournaments pull countless fish from the sea each year, some Hawaiians are revisiting the traditions of their ancestors for more sustainable fishing practices.

Born and raised in Kalapana, Hauanio grew up at the ocean throwing net, diving, aama (black crab) gathering, pounding opihi (limpets) and fishing in the kau laau, or maamaa, style as his father and grandfather did before him. Kau laau was passed down from generations in the Kalapana area.

From 2008 to 2014, the Puana Ka ‘Ike (Imparting Knowledge) Lecture Series provided an educational forum for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of Hawaiian culture, history, and tradition.

This lecture series covers a diverse range of topics such as Hawaiian moon phases and the Hawaiian perspective of the environment.

Puana Ka ‘Ike Partners include: Kamehameha Schools, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center, Eia Hawai‘i Lecture Series, Keauhou Beach Resort, and The Kohala Center.