August 19, 2020 — The following was released by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council:
Do you fish from a boat? Do you catch tunas, mahimahi, ono, or uku? Then we want to talk to YOU!
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is hosting a virtual public meeting to get comments on options for mandatory permitting and reporting as well as the effectiveness of the longline prohibited area around Hawaii. Come to the meetings, talk story with us and let us know how YOUR fisheries should be managed!
Hawaii Small Boat Fishery Fact Sheet
Hawaii Fisheries Fact Sheet
Can’t make it to the public scoping meetings but want to provide comments? Fill-out a comment form online at: https://forms.gle/AoFMcMTP4axUvrKF6
Public comments will be accepted until September 7, 2020, C.O.B.
For more information, questions, etc. please contact Council staff Joshua DeMello at (808) 522-7493 or Joshua.DeMello@wpcouncil.org.