#aquarium fish

Judge lifts injunction prohibiting aquarium fish permits off Big Island’s west coast

Despite the ruling by a Hawaiʻi judge lifting an injunction, aquarium fishing along the Big Island’s western shore is not automatically allowed.

DAR Implements Rule Changes to Commercial Fishing Licenses

The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources has updated commercial marine license terms and conditions to reflect a full statewide ban on commercial aquarium fishing until a final environmental review.

Court Effectively Ends Aquarium Fishing in West Hawai‘i With Environmental Ruling

While the First Circuit Court’s ruling will again hinder aquarium fishers’ push to keep their industry viable in West Hawai‘i, it won’t do so immediately.

Man Charged in ‘Bizarre’ Case of Illegal Aquarium Fishing

Steve Howard of Kailua-Kona was hit with five charges following Tuesday’s events.

2 Big Island Men Cited for Illegal Aquarium Gear, Aquarium Fish

Two Big Island men were cited after aquarium fishing gear and over 500 live tropical fish were found on a vessel in Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.

Aquarium Fishermen’s Attempt to Reinstate Industry Reaches Significant Date

Tuesday is the last chance for the public to comment on a draft environmental impact statement meant to pave the way for the reopening of the aquarium fishing trade.

Court Stops West Hawai‘i Fishing Permits Pending Review

DLNR announced that after applying a Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruling from last year to an existing rule, no aquatic life may be taken for commercial aquarium purposes.

Hawai‘i Supreme Court Orders Halt of Commercial Aquarium Fishery

State must study environmental impacts before permitting unlimited extraction of reef fish