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Native Hawaiian Fisherman Sues To Restrict Foreign Fishing Licenses AP

Native Hawaiian Fisherman Sues To Restrict Foreign Fishing Licenses

The Maui resident wants to stop Hawaii officials from issuing commercial fishing licenses to those who aren’t legally admitted into the U.S.

Experts: Why Do So Many Hawaii Visitors Die Snorkeling? Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2015

Experts: Why Do So Many Hawaii Visitors Die Snorkeling?

A doctor says new full-face masks are a “recipe for disaster.” He wants to measure the breathing resistance in various types of snorkeling tubes.

Save Beaches Or Property? Climate Change Will Force Tough Choices Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Save Beaches Or Property? Climate Change Will Force Tough Choices

A coastal hazard expert briefs Hawaii officials and others about the need to adapt to rising sea levels and warmer temperatures.

Emergency Meeting Held To Oppose Trump Weakening Marine Monuments Courtesy: Kelvin Gorospe/NOAA

Emergency Meeting Held To Oppose Trump Weakening Marine Monuments

UPDATED A marine sanctuary advisory group wants to block opening Papahanaumokuakea to energy exploration or mining.

We Do Practically Nothing To Control Wild Cats Threatening Rare Seals And Birds Courtesy: Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project

We Do Practically Nothing To Control Wild Cats Threatening Rare Seals And Birds

While Hawaii’s animal rights and environmental groups are sharply divided on solutions, there’s little government support even for steps the two sides agree on.

Human Rights Petition Sent For Hawaii Fishermen AP

Human Rights Petition Sent For Hawaii Fishermen

The complaint cites human rights violations against foreign workers in Hawaii’s longline fishing fleet.

Hawaii Governor Vetoes Aquarium Fishing Bill, 12 Others Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Governor Vetoes Aquarium Fishing Bill, 12 Others

Gov. David Ige faced a heavy lobbying campaign from both sides on a bill phasing out commercial collection of fish for the aquarium industry.

Why The Fishing Industry Wants More Say On Papahanaumokuakea NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration

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.

Hawaii Loses A Fishery Council Seat After Governor’s Fumble Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Loses A Fishery Council Seat After Governor’s Fumble

The governor’s office failed to submit nominees for two at-large seats by the federal聽deadline, but a U.S. territory stepped up to聽save one.

Big Island Dairy Sued Over Water Pollution Concerns Courtesy of Kupale Ookala

Big Island Dairy Sued Over Water Pollution Concerns

The complaint claims the company is violating the Clean Water Act by聽fouling ocean-bound gulches with animal waste.