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Maui Ocean Center touts marine conservation, but nonprofit says it repeatedly violates fish-taking permits with high mortality rates
Nonprofit For the Fishes said it has found that the Maui Ocean Center has repeatedly violated its special permits over the years, and that the state has allowed them to do so with minimal consequences.
Hawai‘i Court Rules Commercial Aquarium Collection Without Environmental Review is Illegal
Court closes loophole that environmental groups say allowed industry to illegally extract over half a million marine animals from Hawai‘i reefs since 2017.
Earthjustice Files Lawsuit Against DLNR Alleging “Rampant Aquarium Collection”
The complaint alleges the department instead created a loophole that the group claims has resulted in the extraction of more than a half-a-million marine animals from Hawaiʻi reefs over the past two years.
Environmental Groups Call Aquarium Industry Assessment “Flawed”
“…can’t ignore the 800-pound gorilla that, except for bag limits for a limited number of species, nothing prohibits these collectors from taking every single fish from every singe reef in the state.” –Earthjustice
Turtle Hatchlings Arrive at Maui Ocean Center
Six, three-month-old Hawaiian green sea turtle hatchlings have arrived from Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi and are now ready for public viewing at Maui Ocean Center.
Beach User Hui Sues DLNR over Kā‘anapali Tour Boat Operators
A lawsuit has been filed against the state Department of Land and Natural Resources over the current permitting system for tour boat operators off of Kāʻanapali Beach.
DLNR Responds to Aquarium Fishing Permits Ruling
Judge Crabtree ruled that, based upon a state Supreme Court opinion, existing permits for fine mesh nets used for catch of aquarium fish are illegal and invalid
VIDEO: Six Turtles Released from Maui Aquarium
Six Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) were released off the coast of Maui during a private ceremony on Thursday, ending their stay at the Maui Ocean Center…
Maui Ocean Center to Showcase Coral and Turtle Conservation at IUCN
The Maui Ocean Center will host an official booth at IUCN to feature its work in coral restoration, turtle conservation and education.
MAUI OCEAN CENTER WHALE-OF-A-TIME SLEEPOVER
This Friday, January 9th, Maui Ocean Center invites all children in grades 3 thru 8 to have a whale-of-a-time at our fun and educational aquarium overnight! The focus of this sleepover is humpback whales! Maui Ocean Center’s Ocean Naturalists will lead participants through a series of fun activities, including games, crafts, and movies, all centered […]
