This December, the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) is holding a series of scoping events to receive community input on proposed amendments to statewide rules for select species of herbivorous reef fishes. Key actions in the plan include implementing both place-based and statewide regulations to promote sustainable fishing practices, enhancing monitoring efforts to track changes and evaluate effectiveness of management measures, and collaboration with partners to better address land-based impacts.

DAR will hold the following virtual scoping sessions to discuss the proposed rule amendments:

Zoom Scoping Sessions 

• Saturday, December 11: 9-11 a.m.
• Monday, December 13: 12-2 p.m.
• Wednesday December 15: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Those interested in participating can register at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/marine30x30/herbivoremanagement/participate-in-the-process/

Other types of participation can be done the following ways:

• Online feedback form: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/marine30x30/herbivoremanagement/participate-in-the-process/
• Mail: 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, Honolulu HI 96813
• Email: Marine30x30@hawaii.gov

For more information on herbivores and their importance to coral reefs, photos, mo‘olelo, life history information, and recipes visit https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/marine30x30/importance-of-herbivores/