Prohibits commercial collection of aquatic life for aquarium purposes in Hawaii.

The bill prohibits the collection of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes in Hawaii, while allowing certain practices to continue. It mandates the Department of Land and Natural Resources to monitor and report on the export of aquarium fish. The bill also includes provisions for the issuance of special activity permits, recreational permits, and regulated captive-breeding and aquaculture efforts. It emphasizes the importance of coral reefs to Hawaii's economy and environment, and aims to protect them from the impacts of climate change and the aquarium pet trade.

Prohibits commercial collection of aquatic life for aquarium purposes in Hawaii.

The bill prohibits the collection of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes in Hawaii, while allowing certain practices to continue. It mandates the Department of Land and Natural Resources to monitor and report on the export of aquarium fish. The bill also includes provisions for the issuance of special activity permits, recreational permits, and regulated captive-breeding and aquaculture efforts. It emphasizes the importance of coral reefs to Hawaii's economy and environment, and aims to protect them from the impacts of climate change and the aquarium pet trade.