New Aquarium Bills to be considered by Hawaii County Council Committee

Bills 24 and 318 will be considered; Aquarium trade experts say the passage of either of these bills could devastate the aquarium fishery and trade in West Hawaii. Close to 70% of the statewide aquarium catch is landed in West Hawaii, making it the largest aquarium fishery in the State.

16 Feb 4:42 PM 0 Read More...

Decisions on Hawaii Aquarium Fishery Bills Delayed

Five Hawaii aquarium-fishery related bills were heard in the House Committee on Ocean, Marine Resources and Hawaiian Affairs yesterday, but decisions on all bills were deferred to today.

12 Feb 3:32 PM 1 Read More...

"Cruelty to Aquarium Fishes"? A Look at the Facts

Anti-Aquarium activists in Hawaii are using a new tactic in 2015, alleging that the collection and handling of reef fishes for the aquarium trade amounts to “cruel treatment”—but does this stand up to facts gathered by marine scientists?

09 Feb 6:02 PM 0 Read More...

Public Hearings Approach for Hawaii AQ Fishery Bills

Five of the Hawaii aquarium-fishery related bills were scheduled yesterday for public hearing before the House Committee on Ocean, Marine Resources and Hawaiian Affairs.

07 Feb 2:06 PM 4 Read More...

Open Season on Aquarium Fishermen in Hawaii

Mainland aquarists and those around the world may want to keep in mind that what happens in Hawaii may not necessarily stay in Hawaii.

31 Jan 11:35 AM 8 Read More...