#opihi
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.
Two people cited and one arrested on ʻopihi violations
The pair was found to be in possession of 144 undersized ‘opihi and were issued citations for violating Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) Section 13-92-1(a)(1) OPIHI. Also, on Saturday, DOCARE officers then approached a separate individual picking ‘opihi along the Ali‘i Drive shoreline and inspected his catch. The 60-year-old man of Kailua-Kona was cited after being observed in possession of 156 undersized ‘opihi.
UH Study Finds Growth of Delicacy ‘Opihi Influenced by Intertidal Environment
A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researches found crashing waves and water temperature along rocky shorelines strongly influence the growth patterns of the yellowfoot limpet, also called ʻopihi ʻālinalina, an intertidal species that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and a popular delicacy.
Man Cited for Illegal Catch of ‘Opihi in Marine Life Conservation District
Officials with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources say Ronald Ching, 55, who has no local address, was found in possession of 378 ʻopihi.
Wailea Village Welcomes ʻOpihi Restaurant
Chef Troy Guard is returning home to open the new ocean view restaurant.
Body of ‘Opihi Picker Recovered off West Maui
Fire officials say the 56-year-old Nāpili man was picking ʻopihi on the shoreline with a 28-year-old male relative when he was knocked off the rocks by a wave.