West Hawaii Fishery “White List” of Approved Species
This proposed species White List of all species approved for aquarium collecting, was approved by the West Hawaii Fishery Council in September 2010
Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery: The Numbers Don’t Lie
Aquarium fishery collectors and Hawaii’s own Department of Aquatic Resources say there is documented proof that the aquarium fishery is a sustainable use of a highly renewable resource.
PIJAC Submits Draft EIS for Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery
The submission of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement by PIJAC seeks to reopen Hawaii’s embattled marine aquarium fishery, proposing limited entry and updated bag limits to popular fish species.
Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery: What Happened? MACNA 2018
Dr. Bruce Carlson examines the most well-managed marine aquarium fishery on the planet, and why it is now facing a very uncertain future.
Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery: Environmental Impact Statement Now Required
Hawaii’s aquarium fishery is now required to undergo even further scrutiny, says DLNR.
Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery Debate Moves Forward With Environmental Assessments
In an effort to lift the current fishing ban, Hawaii’s marine aquarium fishermen and PIJAC have submitted draft environmental assessments, developed with input and data from the state, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and independent scientists.
HSUS and Partners Criticize Draft Environmental Assessments of Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery
The Humane Society of the United States cries foul, publishing viewpoints from Earthjustice, Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, Center for Biological Diversity and For The Fishes, in response to the release of Draft Environmental Assessments by Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources.
PIJAC Alert: Hawaii SB2003 to End Aquarium Fishery
Hawaii’s battered fishermen who target live fish for the aquarium trade may all be heading to Pu’uhonua—the Place of Refuge—given yet another fresh round of legislation designed to sunset the aquarium fishery.
Breaking: Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Closed, Permits Invalidated
A Hawaiian court rules that any and all existing aquarium fish permits issued to commercial collectors to date are illegal and invalid, closing the fishery.
Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling Halts Aquarium Fishery
Hawaii’s Supreme Court ruled that commercial aquarium fish collection is subject to HEPA requirements, and as such, issued an injunction to halt the collection of aquarium fishes until the proper environmental review is conducted.
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