#Marine Resources
Holomua Marine Initiative hosts additional talk story session in Waimea focused on management of marine resources
Big Island residents are invited to attend a final talk story session on how to best manage the island’s marine resources. A team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will be seeking community input on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Waimea.
State seeks to fine 3 Big Island men for illegal take of 4,000 ‘opihi from marine reserve
The incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, when the men were seen taking ‘opihi from the Ka‘ūpūlehu Marine Reserve.
Community meeting focused on Lahaina coastal and resilience, May 27
A Lahaina Community Sharing Session focused on coastal ecosystem recovery following the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires is set for Wednesday May 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Navy divers remove significant portions of WWII platforms from USS Arizona
The US Navy successfully removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.
Marine Resource Violators Face Education/Community Service Under New Law
The new law provides clear legal authority to judges, allowing them to more effectively tailor sentences when aquatics statutes are violated.
Hawaiʻi Marine Bills Draw Nearly 4,000 Pieces of Testimony
One of the bills, HB511 seeks to prohibit the harassment of anyone who is marine or aquarium fishing, and specifically tasks conservation officers with enforcing the harassment ban.
Rules proposed for parrotfish, goatfish and jacks in Maui and Lanai waters
The state will discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish in Maui and Lanai waters during a meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Maui Waena Intermediate School cafeteria. Aquatic resource officials will discuss possible regulations of certain marine fish species including parrotfish, goatfish and jacks, and discuss scientific justifications […]