In a pre -emptive step to protect marine biological diversity, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (DLNR) has provided new regulations aimed at fishing practices in the Gulf of Monaloa. These measures aim to protect critical marine life, create a fish fisheries management area, and to create a long -term sustainable hunting inside the Montalua Bay.
The new fisheries management area, which covers the area that starts from the head of the diamond head to the Kawaihoa Point, includes restrictions on taking and/or possession of five specific naval types: Ula PāPapa (Slipper Lobster), Titon’s Truet, Ula (Lobster Supery), Horned Helmet, and ʻAlakuma (7-11 Crab).
It also restricts fishing in diving at night, which enters into force 30 minutes after sunset and ends 30 minutes before sunrise, according to what he said. Press statement from DLNR.
“they [the Maunalua Bay users] Night fishing was truly identified as a major threat to fish fisheries in the Gulf and I think it was a kind of simple solution that will not affect many fishermen, but it may make a big difference in the Gulf, ”said Brian Nielsen of the DLNR Water Resources Department HawaiiʻI am news now.
These efforts led by society arose from the fears raised by the Gulf of Monaloa society regarding the low number of species. DLNR’s community notes have taken action to ensure the sustainability of the marine ecosystem in the Gulf.
However, while these regulations aim to protect marine life and promote sustainable fishing, they have them React. Some individuals and organizations expressed their concerns, such as the need for more restricted rules on hunting forms such as netting and besieged.
They also secured a ban on night fishing at night to transfer this practice to the Waimanalo area. Moreover, the opposition mentioned that night fishing is a cultural practice of some locals. The proposed rules were adapted to reflect these feelings. One of these medium solutions provides more flexibility in the table because it relates to the proposed ban on night fishing.
Similar memorization efforts were observed elsewhere. For example, in 2024 DLNR request Extension of temporary fishing ban On Achilles Tang to strengthen the population that is speedy.
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