#Division of Aquatics Resources

State Land Board Rejects Reopening Aquarium Fishing on Oʻahu

The Hawaiʻi State Board of Land and Natural Resources voted Friday to reject a final environmental impact statement submitted by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and aimed at reopening the aquarium pet trade on Oʻahu.

Visitors to Pay for Ocean Protection and Conservation by 2024

A new law signed by Governor David Ige yesterday established a Hawai‘i Ocean Stewardship Special Fund, to be funded by user fees and other sources, that will provide support for the conservation, protection, restoration and management of Hawai‘i’s marine resources.

First Phase Of Reef Damage Investigation At Keawekapu To Cost $44,000

By Wendy Osher The first phase of an investigation into reef damage in South Maui is estimated to cost upwards of $44,000.  The Reimbursable Agreement between the state Board of Land and Natural Resources and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service calls for an investigation into a mishap last month at the Keawakapu artificial reef […]