Hawaii HR198 urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess jug line fishing's impact and adopt necessary rules.

Hawaii HR198 urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess the impact of jug line fishing on marine life and adopt rules to address any concerns. Jug line fishing, which involves using buoyant devices to suspend baited hooks, poses major threats to marine life, including non-target species and endangered species like the Hawaiian monk seal. The resolution highlights the unsustainable nature of this fishing method and its impact on marine ecosystems.

Hawaii HR198 urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess jug line fishing's impact and adopt necessary rules.

Hawaii HR198 urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess the impact of jug line fishing on marine life and adopt rules to address any concerns. Jug line fishing, which involves using buoyant devices to suspend baited hooks, poses major threats to marine life, including non-target species and endangered species like the Hawaiian monk seal. The resolution highlights the unsustainable nature of this fishing method and its impact on marine ecosystems.