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Staff & Offices

Meet the team and offices dedicated to managing and protecting Hawai‘i’s aquatic resources.

Division of Aquatic Resources

Meet the people behind the stewardship of Hawai‘i’s aquatic ecosystems.

Brian Neilson

Administrator

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Fisheries Management Branch

Edward Luna Kekoa

Ecosystem Management Branch

Kira Hughes

Mitigation, Aquaculture, Resiliency, and Restoration Branch

Visit Our Offices

DAR offices provide in-person services and resources for the public, including permits, educational materials, and guidance on aquatic resource regulations. Visiting an office allows you to connect directly with knowledgeable staff who can help answer questions and direct you to the appropriate programs or services.

O‘ahu District Office

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Aquatic Biologist

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Education Specialist

Note: Email address is provided for your convenience for informal requests of information only. Email will not be considered official correspondence. For any matter requiring an official reply, please send a letter addressed to the Administrator at the O’ahu District Office mailing address shown above.

Kaua‘i Nui District Office

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Aquatic Biologist

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Education Specialist

Maui Nui District Office

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Aquatic Biologist

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Education Specialist

East Hawai‘i Island District Office

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Aquatic Biologist

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Education Specialist

West Hawai‘i Island District Office

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Aquatic Biologist

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Education Specialist