by Matt Pedersen | Sep 7, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
On the evening of Wednesday, September 6th, Hawaii’s State Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively halts Hawaii’s commercial aquarium fisheries for the foreseeable future. This is the result of a court battle that has been escalating for five years,...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 28, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
In the ongoing debate over Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery, 2017 saw the release of some peculiar numbers from The Human Society of the United States (HSUS). The release’s title summed it up succinctly; “Poll shows near total support for legislation...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 25, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
via PIJAC Pet Advocate Thanks Hawaii Gov for Aquarium Fishing Ban Veto Intention In a statement issued minutes ago, a group supporting Hawaii’s fishermen praised Hawaii Governor David Y. Ige’s notice of intent to veto a bill banning aquarium fishing. “Those who care...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 1, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
Scientists Implore Hawaii’s Governor, “Use Science To Manage Aquarium Fish Collecting” An open letter to Hawaii’s Governor David Ige, from Dr. Bruce Carlson, Dr. Richard Pyle, and Dr. John Randall We urge the Governor to veto S.B. 1240,...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 21, 2016 | Marine, News & Notes
via Big Island Association of Tropical Fishermen A new 15-minute video documentary, HAWAII’S AQUARIUM FISHERY: REGULATED, VALUABLE, SUSTAINABLE, was released today by the Big Island Association of Tropical Fishermen. The public can view this documentary on YouTube...
