Hawaii lawmakers have advanced House Bill 2101 and Senate BIll 2078. If passed, the new legislation would ban the capture of fish in Hawaii reefs for aquariums and increase fines for illegal poaching.
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources will consider more restrictive regulations on the fishing of herbivores, like surgeonfish, as they help to maintain a healthy reef. Select an option below ...
State legislators have advanced measures that would ban catching fish in Hawaii waters for aquariums and increase fines for illegal poaching. House Bill 2101 would ban the capture and sale of aquatic ...