What Quota? Hawaii Longliners Are Fishing For Ahi Again
For the fourth straight year, fishermen reach their limit early, then buy the chance for more from the Northern Marianas.
How Foreign Crews Are Able To Work Aboard US Fishing Boats
An exemption in federal law changed who catches tuna for Hawaii’s longliners. Now some crew members are allegedly exploited.
Fishing Industry Says It’s Working To Stop Abuse Of Foreign Crews
Hawaii longline tuna fishermen have created a task force to respond to allegations of human trafficking and poor working conditions.
Fishing Conditions Alarm Lawmakers
Hawaii’s congressional delegation reacts to the AP report on working conditions for tuna fishermen.
Fish Council Votes Against Ocean Protection Measure
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Council was one of only two U.S. organizations to oppose a broad new conservation measure.
Climate Change: ‘If We Save Tuvalu, We Save The World’
A tiny nine-island nation at the forefront of global warming’s effects takes center stage at the World Conservation Congress in Honolulu.
Ige On Water Protection: Don’t Stop At Papahanaumokuakea
Hawaii can do more, says the governor, who echoed the proposals of Pacific Island leaders on the first day of the World Conservation Congress.
Obama In Honolulu: ‘No Nation Is Immune To A Changing Climate’
The president addressed Pacific Island leaders on the eve of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s 10-day conference in Hawaii.
Obama Creates World’s Largest Protected Marine Area Off Hawaii
UPDATED: The expanded Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument will be 600,000 square miles — nearly the size of Alaska.
Ige Backs Monument Expansion
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has thrown his support behind the proposed expansion of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.