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There are hundreds of thousands in the islands and they pose a threat to native species, especially monk seals.

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council wants a study of the economic impacts of marine monument expansion.

Some have their sights set on doubling or even tripling their annual catch limits through new deals with Pacific Island territories.

Hearing officer Riki May Amano, a retired judge, will have her hands full keeping order in this forum.

Researchers prepare to deploy a new underwater camera system. Ultimately, the results could raise or lower catch limits.

State and federal officials are working to clean up leaking fuel, heavy equipment and other debris spilled into the water at Kure Atoll.

Just one person — and not who you might expect — seemed willing to address the issue at the World Conservation Congress.

For the fourth straight year, fishermen reach their limit early, then buy the chance for more from the Northern Marianas.

The Department of Health wants to identify the source of the pollution that’s causing some south shore waters to be unsafe for swimming.

The iiwi, a bird once commonly found in the islands’ forests, may be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.