#National Marine Fisheries
Schatz presses Commerce Secretary nominee on census, NOAA protection, AI safety
At Wednesday’s Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing for Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) pressed Lutnick on conducting a fair census count, protecting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from Project 2025 threats, consulting with Hawai‘i leaders on Pacific fisheries decisions and strengthening artificial intelligence safety.
Expedition to explore ocean depths of proposed marine sanctuary waters near Johnston Atoll
The countdown has begun as Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel Nautilus sets sail Aug. 2, 2023, on an expedition to explore deep-sea environments of ancient seamounts around Johnston Atoll.
Recommendations Planned for Sea Turtle Interactions with Hawai‘i Swordfish Fishery
National Marine Fisheries Service: The swordfish fishery is not jeopardizing the continued existence of these sea turtles and authorizes the accidental hooking and subsequent release of 21 leatherbacks and 36 loggerheads.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Okay After Being Hooked
The monk seal pup named Kaimana, who became a public and media darling after being born on the popular Waikīkī beach of the same name was hooked on Labor Day.
Sea Talk on Hawaii’s False Killer Whales
Maui Ocean Center hosts a Sea Talk tonight (Monday, April 05, 2010) on Hawaii’s False Killer Whales. Dr. Robin W. Baird, a research biologist, offers a slideshow presentation on the species population decline. The main Hawaiian Islands are home to a small resident population of false killer whales, the only known island resident population of […]
