Lifts the fishing moratorium in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District in Hawaii.
The bill directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lift the fishing moratorium in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. The moratorium was intended to restore overfished species and improve coral health. Recent assessments show that fish populations have recovered, allowing for sustainable fishing practices to be reintroduced. This change aims to benefit the local economy and communities that rely on fishing, while maintaining guidelines for sustainable fishing to preserve marine resources.
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