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9/15/23 – DAR Database – A digital transformation of fish and ecosystem data for better management
September 15, 2023
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Monitoring aquatic species and their ecosystems around the islands produces a steady stream of data every year. A DAR database

9/11/23 – DAR hosts Ta’ape Throwdown fishing tournament
September 11, 2023
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DAR hosts the Taʻape Throwdown fishing tournament on Kauaʻi

9/8/23 – Researchers study nuisance alga in Northwestern Hawaiian Island waters
September 8, 2023
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In July, two Division of Aquatic Resources biologists set off on a 23-day research expedition to study Chondria tumulosa, a

9/1/23 – DAR brings enforcement action against owners of the Nakoa in February 2023 grounding
September 1, 2023
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A settlement was reached with the owners of the Nakoa, with the option to pursue additional penalties against the operators

8/14/23 – New public service announcement to air starting Aug 21
August 14, 2023
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DAR’s education section has produced a new public service announcement focused on coral reefs and the need to take care

8/7/23 – How is stream ecology connected to coastal fishing?
August 7, 2023
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Estuaries connect ecological productivity found in streams to sustainable coastal fishing.