The proposed sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. The current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will continue. The national marine sanctuary would include only the marine areas of Papahānaumokuākea. NOAA and the State of Hawai‘i will accept public comment on the proposed documents from March 1 – May 7, ...
Read More Public comment meetings for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
The Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and dock, located within the Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo, will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6 through May 20, 2024 with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Dates and times are subject ...
Read More Hilo’s Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and docks closing for repairs in May
New rules regarding certain herbivore fishes and Kona crab are now in effect. Minimum size for manini is increased from 5 to 6 inches. Kole is designated a regulated species with a minimum size of 5 inches. Kala (all three species of horned unicornfish) have a daily bag limit of 4 per person; new commercial ...
Read More New rules for uhu, manini, kole, kala, and Kona crab now in effect
An informational meeting will be held on March 25 at 7pm on Zoom. This will be informational only, no public comment. Public comments may also be submitted online at Federal eRulemaking Portal. The docket number is NOAA-NOS-2021-0114. In-person and virtual meetings will follow in April. Register here for the informational meeting on March 25, 2024.
Draft designation documents have been published for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. Current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will continue. The national marine sanctuary would include only the marine areas of Papahānaumokuākea. Sanctuary designation would add the conservation benefits of ...
Read More Draft designation documents published for proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
The Nakoa Grounding Civil Fines Public Input Meeting will take place February 22, 2024 from 6:00-9:00pm. This public meeting serves to allow for members of the public to provide their input into possible civil fines for the Nakoa Vessel Grounding that occurred near Honolua Bay, Maui. The public comments will help the BLNR decide on ...
Read More Nakoa Grounding Civil Fines Public Input Meeting scheduled for February 22
See what DAR was up to during the past year. The Division’s annual accomplishments report for the calendar year 2023 is now available to download. You can view it directly at this link, and you’ll also find links through the “Division Overview” button at the top right of our homepage, and the “Reports” link at ...
Read More DAR Accomplishments Report for the calendar year 2023 available
Proposal to amend fishing regulations for kala, kole, manini, uhu, and pāpaʻi kualoa (Kona crab) – Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Chapter 13-95, “Rules regulating the taking and selling of certain marine resources” The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will request final approval and rulemaking by the Board of Land and Natural Resources at their meeting on ...
Read More DAR requests approval for herbivore, ocean stewardship fee, and Molokini measures at Dec 7 Land Board meeting
A follow-up meeting regarding the Ha‘ena Community Based Subsistence Fishing Area five-year report-out was held Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Kaua‘i Sailing Association in Nawiliwili Boat Harbor. The Ha‘ena community, Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, Makai Watch program, and Division of Aquatic Resources provided presentations and answered ...
Read More Update on Ha‘ena five-year report
In order to accommodate those wishing to provide oral testimony but are unable to join via Zoom or at the Hāna in-person host site, a second in-person host site at the DAR Maui Office (130 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, Hawai’i 96793) has been added for the statewide public hearing on the rules establishing the Kīpahulu Community-Based ...
Read More Additional Wailuku site added for November 2 Kīpahulu CBSFA public hearing