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Welcome to DAR
The mission of the Division of Aquatic Resources is to work with the people of Hawai‘i to manage, conserve and restore the state’s unique aquatic resources and ecosystems for present and future generations.
NOTICES
Closed seasons
‘Ama‘ama (striped mullet): Dec-Feb
Waikīkī-Diamond Head
Open to fishing during 2020
Closed to fishing during 2021
Kōke‘e, Kaua‘i
Rainbow trout season closed until summer 2021
Coral bleaching
Saving Coral and The Coral Pledge
Report bleaching
Latest information: Recovery Plan
Coral Restoration Nursery video
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Update of court rulings regarding aquarium fishing: issuing and renewing commercial marine licenses temporarily suspended
- Financial assistance program reopened for O‘ahu commercial fishers
- Proposal to increase non-resident Commercial Marine License fees
- Update on CARES Act funding for Hawai‘i’s commercial fishing industry (updated Nov 5) – Applications now available
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