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Three types of invasive octocorals have been found in Pearl Harbor. The most recent species were discovered during an environmental assessment conducted for the planned shipyard modernization plan at the military base.
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The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has proposed an Ocean Stewardship Fee, which would require all operators of commercial vessels, watercraft, or water sports equipment to collect a $1 fee from each passenger or customer served.
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HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Gov. Green's emergency housing proclamation; DLNR director works to protect limited natural resources; and Ballet Hawaiʻi's summer program includes a Japanese fairytale and Gershwin
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Over the next two years, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources will establish a drone operating program and policies for use. The drones will be used to make law enforcement and rescues easier. The change comes under Act 237, which Gov. Josh Green recently enacted.
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Residents have opined for more than 50 years to designate some lands along the Maunalua-Makapuʻu scenic byway into the Kaiwi Coast State Park. That’s almost reality. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports from the Makapuʻu Lookout on Oʻahu.
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An expansion of a model in place at Hāʻena State Park on Kauaʻi, the new law exempts nonprofits from bidding requirements for parking lot and concession operations at state parks. The measure is part of the state's efforts to address growing community concerns about the impact of tourism on natural resources.
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Canoe regatta organizers damaged up to 60 coral colonies in Kailua Bay on Hawaiʻi Island last weekend while setting up for a race. Dive teams from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources documented the damage this week.
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A young Hawaiian monk seal has weaned and relocated, allowing Kaimana Beach to reopen after it was made off-limits to protect the endangered pup while it nursed. After weaning over the holiday weekend, the seal pup was relocated to an undisclosed location.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is closely monitoring Pualani, the Hawaiian monk seal pup who became a local celebrity after her beach birth on April 14. It is common for pups to be relocated from busy areas to more remote shorelines so they learn to coexist among other wild species. HPR's Zoe Dym has more.
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Five divers are scheduled to go to court for illegal fishing activities in Windward Oʻahu over the weekend. Lanikai and Kailua residents sent complaints to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.