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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.
Review of bill planned seeking licensing system for aquatic life businesses
The Maui County Council’s Public Services Committee will return to deliberations on Wednesday at 9 a.m. regarding a bill to establish a licensing system for aquatic life business operations. The bill was returned to Committee by the full Council on July 2, along with a separate bill related to the humane treatment of aquatic life […]
‘Ilio Point Propopsed as Natural Area Reserve
The state is proposing the designation of 261 acres of land at Ilio Point on Molokai as a Natural Area Reserve. The recommendation is meant to provide increased protection and heightened management for 23 native plants species, and rare species of seabirds and marine mammals. The state is also requesting similar designation for 5,975 acres […]
