Courtesy: NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Program
Where Protected Lands Stand After National Monument Review
Trump downsizes two Utah monuments, and rule changes are still under consideration for two preserves in the Pacific.
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This Waikiki Shipwreck Is Proving Tough To Get Rid Of
Salvage crews are readying for another attempt to get the grounded Pacific Paradise off the reef near Kaimana Beach.
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Should Papahanaumokuakea Be Open For Business?
GOP lawmakers want restrictions lifted on fishing, mining and energy exploration — even though experts say there is no oil and gas there.
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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.
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Boat Wreck Shows Ecological Risk Of Hawaii Fishing Fleet Practices
No one called for help after the longline tuna vessel crashed at night as it headed to drop off foreign workers for transfer to other fishing boats.
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Congressional Crackdown On The Shark Fin Trade
Harvesting shark fins has long been prohibited but loopholes in their sale has allowed an underground trade to continue.
Courtesy of Raphael Ritson-Williams
How Hawaii Hopes To Protect Its Coastal Waters
New regulations 鈥 and better enforcement of existing laws 鈥 will be sought during the next legislative session.
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Bill Introduced Allowing Hawaii’s Foreign Fishermen Onshore
The crew members are currently confined to their vessels even when they are in port.
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Hawaii Longline Group Wants To Defend Licenses For Foreign Fishermen
The state grants fishing licenses to men from Southeast Asian and Pacific nations who are not allowed to enter the country.
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Why Does This Guy Make Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz Nervous?
Barry Myers is Trump’s nominee to head NOAA but the Hawaii senator says he is “questionable choice.”