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This December PBS Hawaii aired a short film about the growing popularity of barbless circle hooks. This is just one of the many accomplishments of the barbless circle hook project that is celebrating its 20 year anniversary. But how did this project start?
DAR investigates sightings of non-native corals on Kauaʻi
As the new year approaches, many Hawaii residents will be on the lookout for redfish such as Onaga and Opakapaka.
DAR’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Team responds to potential threats from newly introduced species
Learn about DAR’s newest coral reef monitoring program on the windward coast of Hawaiʻi Island.
Learn about the oceanic manta ray, how to tell apart the oceanic and reef manta rays, and where to report any manta sightings. Oceanic mantas are endangered and face many threats, but there are many ways you can help this vulnerable species.
Have you ever heard of a false killer whale? False killer whales (FKWs), or Pseudorca crassidens, are top predators and large-toothed whales living in tropical and subtropical oceans. FKWs are endangered and face many threats, but there are many ways you can help this vulnerable species.
Trout season came to a close with 17,000 trout harvested this year.
Monitoring aquatic species and their ecosystems around the islands produces a steady stream of data every year. A DAR database makes it available for analysis.