Welcome to DAR
The mission of the Division of Aquatic Resources is to work with the people of Hawai‘i to manage, conserve and restore the state’s unique aquatic resources and ecosystems for present and future generations.
NOTICES
All DAR offices across the state are closed. People can still apply online for licenses, permits and registrations on this website.
Closed seasons
‘Ama‘ama: December-March
Waikīkī-Diamond Head
Open to fishing during 2020
Kōke‘e, Kaua‘i
Trout season closed until summer 2020
Coral bleaching
Saving Coral and The Coral Pledge
Report bleaching
Latest information: Recovery Plan
Coral Restoration Nursery video
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Statewide hearings scheduled for proposed adoption of rule establishing Mo‘omomi Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area, Moloka‘i (Postponed)
- “Mauka to Makai” brochure highlights DAR projects
- Statewide hearings scheduled for proposed updates to rules pertaining to lobster, Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs
- Warming ocean brings coral bleaching back to Hawaiian waters
Read More Announcements
Brian Neilson
Administrator
CONTACT
Division of Aquatic Resources
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330
Honolulu HI 96813
Phone: 808.587.0100
Fax: 808.587.0115
Email: [email protected]
Hawaii Tiger Shark Tracking
Hawaii Sharks Site
Aquatic Invasive Species
Reef Response