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State Puts New Limits On Aquarium Fishing, But Existing Licenses Valid Until They Expire
The new terms and conditions reflect a court ruling in state environmental court last month.
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Defense Bill Calls For Red Hill Safety Reviews Every Five Years
The 2021 iteration of the National Defense Appropriations Act requires the Navy to conduct regular reviews of technology to contain potential leaks.
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Hawaii Fishing Fleet Is Changing Gear To Help Protect Endangered Sharks
The changes are being lauded as significant steps. But they won’t go far enough if other countries’ fleets don’t follow suit.
Civil Beat/2014
Hundreds Of Containers — Some With ‘Dangerous Goods’ — Fall From Ship Near Hawaii
The Coast Guard isn’t sure where the containers are or what was in them, but is monitoring the situation as the ship sails to Japan for repairs.
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New Court Ruling Further Restricts Commercial Aquarium Fishing In Hawaii
More than half a million aquarium fish have been collected despite a 2017 state Supreme Court ruling. A new order says that shouldn’t have happened.
Kevin Knodell/Civil Beat/2020
This Ex-Marine Is Now Battling To Save Hawaii’s Environment
The Kailua veteran’s new mission is to protect Hawaii’s beaches and reefs.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
The Fish — And Fishermen — Are Back At Ala Moana Beach. Swimmers Are Not Happy
The pandemic brought more fish to Oahu’s nearshore waters and sparked conflict among ocean users. Now, boundaries are being proposed at Ala Moana.
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White House: Coast Guard Will Up Presence In Pacific To Fight Overfishing
A mysterious Chinese “fishing militia” has been blamed for contributing to overfishing.
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Conservation Group Pushes Feds To Set Habitat For Hawaii’s Endangered Iiwi Bird
The species, like many of Hawaii’s other remaining forest birds, has been decimated by mosquito-borne diseases.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
What’s Stalling The Effort To Update Honolulu’s Parking Policies?
UPDATED: Local developers are pushing back against an ambitious bill aimed to make Honolulu’s urban design more walkable.