January 2, 2025 — As Hawaii prepared for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Oahu piers were flooded with high demand for fresh fish.
The United Fishing Agency reported the island had a vast supply in time for the holiday.
“This boat brought in nearly 20,000 pounds of fresh seafood, mostly ahi,” said Eric Kingma, executive director of Hawaii Longline Association. “All the fish are getting a pretty good price today because the quality is nice, and it’s peak holiday market demand.”
To meet the high demand, Tamashiro Market was filled with customers preparing for the New Year.