The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) is moving forward with their plan to re-open West Hawaiʻi to commercial aquarium collection (AQ) on behalf of the mainland businesses that sell wildlife for aquariums. They will ask the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) to approve it on August 23.
Read MorePacific Islander and Asian American Heritage Month – A Hawai’i Perspective
May is recognized as Pacific Islander and Asian American Heritage Month established to recognize the history, contributions, achievements and importance of Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. With mixed Asian- Hawaiian blood, I represent two island peoples, both who have suffered from discrimination, but also two races who are close to ocean. In recent years I have learned about Hawaiian cultural values like pono (wisdom ) and malama, (care) for the ocean has been recognized by the state of Hawai’i.
Read MoreRespect for Fish- Saving Hawaii Reef Fish
Join Shark Stewards with our Friends at I Defense of Animals and The Dark Hobby Film for Respect for Fish Day 2022.
Read MoreArt for Sharks: Tom Ciccione
Join us for the last Art for Sharks event in 2021 with designer and print artist Tom Ciccone.
Read MoreURGENT! Protect Kona Reefs- Send a Letter to BLNR
There is an urgent opportunity to join us in taking action today to protect Hawai’ian reefs. Send a letter to BLNR today to ban the collection fo reef fish for aquariums.
Read MoreThe Dark Hobby Exposes Aquarium Fish Trade
The Aquarium Trade is Trying to Obtain Commercial Permits to Extract Wildlife from Hawai’i Reefs!
Read MoreSharks of the Coral Triangle Live
Join Shark Stewards with Blue Endeavors as part of their live webinar series discussing Reefs of Hope, sharks and marine protection in the coral triangle.
Read MorePassing of an Ocean Champion- Professor Steve Oakley
My last visit to Pom Pom Island in September 2016 was bittersweet. Nearly three years since my first visit here, the coral reef on this small island off Borneo is showing […]
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