Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023/NOAA Permit No. 19655
Tagging Whales Tells Researchers ‘The Story Of The Whole Ocean’
In the waters off Maui, scientists are gathering data on whales to learn how each piece fits in a delicate marine ecosystem.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
NOAA Rejects Wespac’s Proposed Fishing Rule For Hawaii Marine Monument
The regional council had wanted to allow Native Hawaiian subsistence fishermen to sell some of their catch.
Courtesy: DLNR
Hawaii Spent Decades Developing Community-Managed Fishing Areas. Lawmakers May Undo That
Despite overwhelming testimony in opposition, a measure is moving forward in the Senate.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Innovative Plan To Manage Marine Resources Is Being Quietly Rolled Back
The fishing community raised concerns but DLNR says the initiative’s broader emphasis on place-based planning will remain in effect.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Supreme Court Grills Hu Honua In Latest Appeal
The two-hour hearing delved into the tree-burning power project’s legal claims after the PUC denied its permit.
Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022
Plastic Water Bottles May Be Next Ban In Hawaii’s War Against Pollution
Citing the significant amount of plastic found in oceans, lawmakers advanced a bill that would ban the sale of plastic water bottles as early as 2024.
Courtesy: DLNR
DLNR Nominee Dawn Chang Faces Tough Questions About Her Past Work
Native Hawaiians are split on her nomination to lead one of the state’s largest and most impactful agencies.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Advocates Say It’s No Longer Whether Hawaii Should Charge A Green Fee, But How
Hawaii’s new governor supports a visitor-impact fee, and supporters say they’re more organized than ever. But it will be up to state legislators to decide.
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration
Society’s Hunger For Metals Has Entrepreneurs Looking At The Deep Seabed
While deep-sea mining may pose less of an environmental threat than its terrestrial counterpart, much is unknown about the ecosystem.
AP/2018
Moving Species Emerges As Last Resort As Climate Warms
The relocation of Tristram’s storm petrels from northeastern Hawaii’s Tern Island, which is just 6 feet above sea level, could help save the species.