Limits fishing of herbivorous fishes around Oahu to enhance coral reef resilience.

The bill restricts the number of certain herbivorous fishes that can be taken from state waters around Oahu to help coral reefs recover. Specifically, it limits the daily catch of kala, nenue, and uhu to two, four, and one fish per day, respectively. It also mandates that the Division of Aquatic Resources conduct population assessments of these fish species every two years and report findings to the legislature.

Limits fishing of herbivorous fishes around Oahu to enhance coral reef resilience.

The bill restricts the number of certain herbivorous fishes that can be taken from state waters around Oahu to help coral reefs recover. Specifically, it limits the daily catch of kala, nenue, and uhu to two, four, and one fish per day, respectively. It also mandates that the Division of Aquatic Resources conduct population assessments of these fish species every two years and report findings to the legislature.