The Maui News6y
Lauwiliwili nukunuku ‘oi‘oi — A small fish with a big name
Today, it remains as a living testament to the beauty and wonder of Hawaii’s reef fishes. At the Maui Ocean Center, a few common longnose butterflyfish peacefully swim alongside other reef ...
Center for Biological Diversity4y
Ban on Collecting Hawaii Reef Fish for Aquarium Trade Upheld
HONOLULU— The state of Hawaii’s Environmental Council has upheld the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision to maintain the ban on collecting fish for the aquarium pet trade off the west coast ...
The Maui News4y
Roi, the misunderstood fish
Roi, which were introduced to Hawaiian waters, may be a misunderstood fish. Researchers say their impacts on reefs and wildlife may not be all bad. — KEOKI STENDER photo Over the years ...
The Garden Island4y
Meet ‘omilu the Bluefin Trevally
They are a very active and fast fish, and always on the hunt. Adults grow up to three feet long, and they are one of the most important predators on the Hawaiian coral reefs. They eat small fish ...
Animal Welfare Institute11y
Maui Regulates Pet Trade in Fish
On August 24, the Maui County Council voted unanimously in favor of a law curbing reckless reef fish extraction for the aquarium trade, representing the first such regulation in Hawaii. The law ...