Dec. 12—New regulations for federal waters surrounding Papahanaumo ­kuakea, one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world, were voted on last week by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery ...

Hawaii's connection to the ocean runs deep, and nowhere is that more evident than in the fish fry traditions that bring ...

“Mac Nut,” the name given to a giant grouper by its previous caretakers, provides guests at Maui Ocean Center with a rare opportunity to learn about one of Hawaii’s lesser-known fish species. -- Maui ...

Sharks, jacks, parrot fish and other colorful reef fish are quickly disappearing from coral reefs encircling the Hawaiian Islands, federal scientists reported Tuesday. The scientists blamed ...

Kona. It’s a place, an adjective, an image and a brand. It’s also a way of life, based on a hell of a lot of living history. There are families here who trace their lineages back more than a thousand ...

A construction crew hoping to catch some fish during a team building outing Saturday off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, reeled in an unforgettable sea creature — a record-breaking, 1,073-pound blue ...

The great barracuda, also known as ‘opelu mama or kaku, played a significant role in Hawaiian fishing traditions. Fishermen would work together with the kaku to find and net schools of ‘opelu. -- Maui ...

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