Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023
Congressmen Are Still Waiting For Answers On Wespac’s ‘Misspent’ Federal Money
They want to know how Wespac will be held accountable for previous, “misspent” funds and for its spending going forward.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Wespac Still Hasn’t Paid Back $837,000 It Misspent. Congressmen Want To Know Why
The federal fishery regulatory panel is nearly six months late on repaying taxpayer money that an audit found was not used appropriately.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Fish Murals Are Popping Up Along Kalanianaole Highway
The paintings are part of an effort to both discourage graffiti and evoke Maunalua’s historical significance as a thriving fish habitat.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Voters Support Nearshore Water Protection Despite State Scrapping 30×30 Goal, Polling Finds
Four out of five voters are supportive of stricter fishing regulations, according to a poll commissioned by The Nature Conservancy.
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.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2019
Indigenous Management Of Hawaii’s Fishponds Is Getting A High Tech Upgrade
Climate change has emerged as a modern challenge for the guardians of these traditional food sources.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
Congressman Worries Wespac Proposal Is A Gateway To Commercial Fishing In Monument
The regional council wants to allow fishing in protected waters via “customary exchange,” drawing the ire of Papahanaumokuakea’s Hawaiian stewards.
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When Fishing Boats Go Dark At Sea, They鈥檙e Often Committing Crimes. Here’s Where It’s Happening
The high seas are the modern world鈥檚 Wild West, a vast expanse of water far from oversight and authority where outlaws engage in illegal activities.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Pacific Nations Are Bracing To Lose Tons Of Tuna From Their Waters
Countries could see big economic losses and hits to their overall food security if climate change pushes the stocks farther east.
Scott Yunker/Civil Beat/2022
Kauai Fishermen Bring Deep-Sea Shrimp Back To The Dinner Table
The once popular seafood became somewhat of a delicacy over the years, but some consumers are now getting a fresh taste.