Reports
The Aloha i ke Kai program has published a number of documents for the public to explain program funding priorities, resources for commercial operators, and periodic updates from the program. Please click on the hyperlinks or images below to view in a new window.
Posters from past conferences:
• 2025 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
• 2025 American Fisheries Society – Pacific Islands Chapter Inaugural Meeting
• 2024 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference
• 2024 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
The Aloha i ke Kai April 2025 Newsletter introduced updates for commercial operators. These updates included access to branding materials, business promotion opportunities, and legislative session updates.


The 2024 Aloha i ke Kai Annual Report details the inaugural year of the Hawaiʻi Ocean Stewardship Fee Program and includes usership breakdowns by Island, funding allocated to date, and future goals of the program.
The Aloha i ke Kai Hawaiʻi Ocean Stewardship Fee Program Welcome Booklet for Commercial Operators introduces the Aloha i ke Kai program, introduces the Aloha i ke Kai payment portal system, and reviews common concerns and questions from operators.
The Welcome Booklet was designed by Stephanie Chang Designs


The Aloha i ke Kai Ocean Stewardship User Fee Overview and Spendplan document describes the ocean stewardship revenue allocation goals, overview of the Hawaii Revised Statutes §187A-52 and details frequently asked questions about the program.