Healthy coral reefs are some of the most biologically diverse and economically valuable ecosystems on earth, providing food, jobs, recreational opportunities, coastal protection and other important ...

In addition to managing the Natural Area Reserves System, NEPM program staff work statewide to protect unique native species and to develop public-private partnerships to protect important ...

HONOLULU – Hunters, mark your calendars — applications for the 2027 Lānaʻi Axis Deer Hunting Season will be available starting Monday, October 12, 2026. Secure your spot by visiting the Department of ...

In July, two Division of Aquatic Resources biologists, Kimberly Fuller and Heather Ylitalo-Ward, set off on a 23-day research expedition to study Chondria tumulosa, a nuisance alga. First discovered ...

Minimum size 2 inch stretched mesh. Possession of thrownets with mesh size less than 2 inches in or near the water where fish may be taken is unlawful. Unlawful to sell thrownets with mesh size less ...

Governor David Ige has approved amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-241, implementing vessel titling for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and ...

Hawaiʻi Island’s Hāmākua Coast. Mauna Loa (left), Mauna Kea (center) and Hualālai (right) in the distance. HONOLULU – Community members are encouraged to learn about proposed changes to the rules ...

Low cliffed, wild volcanic coastline with picnicking in an ironwood grove. Good shore fishing. Old Hawaiian coastal trail traverses the park. (13.1 acres) ...

DOBOR implemented vessel titling on July 1, 2021. Hawaii vessel titles will now display whether a lien is attached to the vessel named in the title, excluding mechanic’s liens. The lien holder will be ...

This ridge hike originates in Wa‘ahila Ridge State Recreation Area, and offers great views and viewing of native forest and birdlife. The trail begins at the back of Wa‘ahila Ridge State Recreation ...

In case of emergency, someone must hike out for help or signal a passing helicopter or boat. There is no cellular phone coverage for the Nāpali Coast. In places the trail is narrow with steep ...

A 1-mile hike (one-way) along a paved roadway leads to a lookout atop a headland above the historic Makapuʻu lighthouse (the lighthouse itself is off-limits, but can be viewed from the trail). At ...