#For the Fishes

Marine wildlife advocates, cultural practitioners urge closing of Kanaloa Octopus Farm in West Hawaiʻi

A coalition of native Hawaiian and marine wildlife advocates submitted complaints on Tuesday to two state agencies that urge the further investigation of “apparent violations of law” at the Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Kailua-Kona and the ending of its lease at a state-owned facility.

Organizations Combat Illegal Aquarium Collecting Activities

Organizations have joined forces with the Hawai‘i Dept. of Land and Natural Resources to make it easier for people to report illegal aquarium collecting activity.

Environmental Groups Demand End to Aquarium Industry Harvesting

Native Hawaiian, environmental and wildlife protection groups urged Gov. David Ige to immediately halt all extraction of marine animals for aquarium purposes.