The Odd Story Of How A NOAA Scientist Calculated A Giant Marlin’s Age
A tiny ear structure that weighs less than a grain of rice held the secret to a 1,200-pound fish’s age.
How Wespac Is Twisting Words To Allow More Fishing
Responding to a lawsuit and presidential proclamation, the Pacific fishery council is reconsidering what “non-commercial fishing” and “cultural fishing” should mean.
Why The Fishing Industry Wants More Say On Papahanaumokuakea
As federal officials sift through public comments on national monuments, supporters of Hawaii commercial fishermen say they merit special consideration.
535 Scientists Want Trump To Leave Hawaii’s Marine Monument Alone
The group signed a letter emphasizing how protected reserves help the economy and biodiversity.
Trump’s Review Of National Monuments Panned In Public Comments
The government is accepting input on the reconsideration of protections at 29 monuments, including Papahanaumokuakea.
The Fight Over Papahanaumokuakea Just Escalated
It’s not just Wespac that’s lobbying President Trump to undo marine monument protections in the Pacific.
Year Of The Tuna: A Quota Showdown Looms In 2017
Like many other countries, the U.S. longline fleet based almost entirely in Honolulu wants to catch more fish.
Wespac Still Pushing Obama To Lift Marine Monument’s Fishing Ban
The federal advisory body’s leaders want a five-year delay of the commercial fishing prohibition around Papahanaumokuakea.
AP: Fishermen Exploited In Hawaii
An Associated Press investigation found that most fishermen on commercial vessels that dock at Hawaii piers are undocumented, poorly paid foreign workers.
War Of Words Escalates As Monument Decision Nears
Supporters of expanding Papahanaumokuakea unveil an ad countering one by opponents of the proposal for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.