Aquaculture inSamoa is hampered because of the limited number of sizable freshwater bodies in the country, although numerous aquaculture projects are underway.[1] There have been several attempts to introducetilapia cultivation, however these have generally been unsuccessful due to flooding as well as the difficulty of catching adult tilapia.[2] The Samoa National Aquaculture Workshop, a workshop intended to develop a national industry plan by seeking out partnerships with stakeholders, convened in December 2004.[3]