Requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules prohibiting commercial octopus aquaculture in Hawaii.
This resolution requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to adopt rules prohibiting commercial octopus aquaculture. The resolution highlights concerns about animal welfare, ecosystem health, and cultural significance of octopus in Native Hawaiian traditions. It emphasizes the potential negative impacts of commercial aquaculture on marine ecosystems, local fisheries, and food security. The resolution aims to prevent the development of a commercial octopus aquaculture industry in Hawaii.
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