Molokini Shoal MLCD

HAR 13-31

Map of Molokini Shoal MLCD

Location The Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District is located offshore of Molokini Shoal, about three miles from the southwestern coast of Maui. “Subzone A” includes the waters and submerged lands within the crater bounded seaward by a straight line from the end of the submerged ridge extending off Lalilali Point to Pahe‘e O Lono Point. “Subzone B” includes the waters and submerged lands 100 yards seaward of Molokini Shoal and Subzone A as shown.
Permitted To take or possess finfish by trolling in Subzone B only.
With a permit to engage in activities otherwise prohibited by law for scientific, propagation or other purposes.
To engage in commercial activities, excluding the taking of marine life, with a permit.
Prohibited

To take marine life except as indicated in permitted activities above.
To take or alter any sand, coral or other geological feature or specimen, or possess in the water any device that may be used for the taking or altering of a geological feature or specimen.
To feed or deliberately introduce any food material, substance or attractant directly to or in the vicinity of any aquatic organism by any means or for any purpose except for trolling in Subzone B.
To engage in commercial activity involving ocean users getting in or on the water, including but not limited to swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, or paddling, except as provided for by a permit.
To anchor boats when a day use mooring system is established by the Department.