When most people hear the name Kimi Werner here in Hawai‘i, one of the worlds best female skin divers comes to mind. While Kimi is indeed just that, she is also a beautiful spirit and an amazing artist. As an avid skin diver and spear fisherwoman, Kimi understands and sees first-hand the need to protect […]
DLNR Closure of Mullet Season
ANNUAL CLOSURE OF ‘AMA‘AMA (STRIPED MULLET) SEASON GOES INTO EFFECT DECEMBER-MARCH The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) reminds the fishing public that the season for ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet) will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, through Monday, March 31, 2014. “ ‘Ama‘ama are about to enter their peak spawning season, which increases […]
30th Anniversary of the MLCD
Our community event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the marine life conservation district was a huge success! It was a beautiful day filled with friends and smiles, sharing and education. Mahalo nui loa to the National Environmental Education Foundation and Toyota for making this event possible. We would like to send a big mahalo […]
Denise Antolini Recognized
Our Own Denise Antolini Recognized for a Lifetime Achievement Award President of our Board of Directors, has been named the 2013 John Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the O‘ahu Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, an international grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Surfrider O‘ahu’s John Kelly Environmental Achievement Awards […]
Akule Season Opens in Waimea Bay
November 1st marks the opening of akule season in Waimea Bay. Although the Bay is part of a Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD), one of the permitted activities is “fishing with legal nets for akule in November and December” and while many do not agree with the netting, it is legal. The Department of Land and […]
Laie Fisherman Sentenced
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2013 LAIE FISHERMAN SENTENCED FOR OPERATING HIS VESSEL WITHIN A RESTRICTED AREA OF WAIMEA BAY PUPUKEA — A Laie fisherman was cited by DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) for operating his vessel within a restricted area of Waimea Bay ocean waters on August 1, 2013. A Waialua […]