Currently, Duxbury Reef is designated as a State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA). While this offers some protection, it allows for the “limited take” of finfish and abalone. Unfortunately, this “limited” status has created a loophole of confusion and ecological degradation. Working alongside the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC), we are calling for the redesignation of Duxbury Reef as a State Marine Reserve (SMR) and the expansion of its boundaries to ensure this ecosystem can truly thrive.
Read MoreAction: Hawai’i Wild Fish Aquarium Trade Permitting
The Hawai’i HB661 bill can bypass permitting requirements for wild fish collection. The hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27, at 2:00 pm (HST), in the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs. As with the Senate bill, this version (HB661) is a dangerous bill that would also entirely gut the Hawaiʻi Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) by allowing potentially destructive activities to continue during any required environmental review.
Read MoreHawai’i DAR Makes Move to Support Aquarium Trade
Hawai’i DAR will: Present a plan to the Board for re-opening West Hawaiʻi to commercial aquarium collection
Read MoreKona Gold: the Yellow Tang
Due to its bright color and behavior, the yellow tang is also one of the most popular marine aquarium fish. Collected in the wild, Lemon Tangs can bring some of the highest prices for fish in the aquarium live fish trade.
Read MoreEndangered Species Day- Act for Pacific Sharks
National Endangered Species Day encourages learning about wildlife habitats and the actions necessary to protect them. The designation of a day to protect critically imperiled species from extinction is important to our ecosystems. As part of the Ocean Health Cooperative, a volunteer-based collective of nuclear engineers, marine biologists, ocean researchers, environmental lawyers, and citizens who work to protect our oceans, we are calling on Japan to desist from their plan to release radiation contaminated wastewater in the Pacific. We are joined by 10 Ocean artivists to make an international statement for the ocean, Pacific marine wildlife and ecosystems.
Read MoreJudge Lifts Hawai’i Aquarium Fish Permit Ban
A Hawaiʻi Circuit Court judge lifted an injunction prohibiting the issuance of aquarium fish permits for the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area today. However, this doesn’t mean that commercial aquarium fishing can immediately resume in West Hawaiʻi.
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 MoreSave Hawai’i Fish and Sharks: Endangered Species Day
Join cultural advocates, conservationists and the filmmakers of The Dark Hobby in a discussion on Hawai’i reef fish, sharks, cultural connection and actions to protect them.
Read MoreJoin the Golden Gate MPA Network!
The Golden Gate MPA Collaborative brings together environmental NGOs, agencies, fishermen, scientists, aquaria and vessel captains interested in raising awareness of marine protected areas in Marin and San Francisco counties, including the Farallon Islands.New Statewide Online MPA Training Modules Release
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.
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