#marine ecosystems

Rep. Case reintroduces bill to protect coral reef ecosystems from destructive practices

US Rep. Ed Case reintroduces legislation aimed at protecting the world’s coral reef ecosystems by restricting the import of protected ornamental reef fish and coral species collected through destructive practices.

US House passes ocean bills to protect reefs, marine animals and ecosystems

“Hawai’i’s oceans and coral reefs are in dire need of investment to sustain their future in the face of climate change,” said Suzanne Case, Chair of the  Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources.