Posts Tagged ‘Hawaii aquarium fish legislation’

Hawaii’s Fishy Double Standard

While aquarium fishers lost their livelihoods in Hawaii in 2017, “aquarium fish” continued to be harvested and killed without any scrutiny by another group—recreational fishers.

16 Jul 1:50 PM 3 Read More...

Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Is Shuttered, Pending Review

What has happened to Hawaii’s marine aquarium fishery is profound. One could argue it serves as both a game plan for those opposed, and a real-world warning for those who continue to participate in the collection and distribution of wild fishes and corals within the aquarium trade.

16 Jan 12:36 PM 11 Read More...

‘Tis the Season—For Hawaii Aquarium Ban Bills

The Hawaii State legislature is introducing a bill this week, HB 2154, that calls for a total shut down of the tropical aquarium fish fishery in Hawaii.

05 Feb 11:48 AM 5 Read More...

Hawaii’s Contentious Inshore Fisheries, By The Numbers

Dr. Bruce Carlson reflects on the shifting tactics of those opposed to Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery and the actual, true nature of fishing in Hawaii, as demonstrated by the numbers.

13 Apr 2:25 PM 2 Read More...

PIJAC Update: Teamwork is Helping Hawaii’s Aquarium Trade

It looks like the Hawaii fishing trade may have reason to be cautiously optimistic after a very tough year; PIJAC’s Robert Likins introduces important court-mandated Environmental Assessments and explains how teamwork coming from all sides may be turning the tide in the ongoing battle over Hawaii’s aquarium fishery.

29 Mar 3:01 PM 1 Read More...