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Honolulu officials have agreed to an independent financial audit of revenue from Oahu’s prime snorkeling venue.

The president lacks the express authority to revoke a national monument designation but Congress can do it.

Some near-shore waters can be heavily contaminated with fecal matter. Talks are underway about when signs should be posted.

But critics say it’s doubtful the fishing industry will suffer much harm from the expansion of Papahanaumokuakea based on prior catch records.

Two tourists die in two days on the Garden Isle, one at Poipu Beach and the other at Larsen’s Beach.

Predator removal can result in increased production of biological carbon dioxide in the ocean.

Federal officials have released their annual report on U.S. fisheries, which shows Americans are eating more seafood.

Law enforcement officers are continuing to investigate allegations of human trafficking but say they have not found a case yet.

Amid allegations of abuse, legislators express surprise that the state doesn’t collect more information when it licenses fishermen.

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council wants a study of the economic impacts of marine monument expansion.