Division of Aquatic Resources

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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

Closed seasons
Ula (spiny lobster) May-Aug
Ula pāpapa (slipper lobster) May-Aug
Pāpa‘i kualoa (Kona crab) May-Sep
Moi June-Aug

Waikīkī-Diamond Head
Closed during 2025

Kōke‘e, Kaua‘i
Rainbow trout season Jun 14-Sep 30, 2025

West Hawai‘i Regional FMA
Pāku‘iku‘i closed until Dec 2026

Coral bleaching

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Maunalua Bay Fisheries Management Area rules now in effect
Commercial kala fishery closed starting June 2, 2025
Commercial uhu fishery closed during May 2025
DAR introduces new Commercial Marine Vessel License

Division of Aquatic Resources

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Ocean Stewardship Fee

REEF HABITAT PLAN

Hawai‘i Sharks

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