URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF JUG LINE FISHING AND TO ADOPT RULES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 91, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT.

Summary

The House resolution asks the Department of Land and Natural Resources to evaluate how jug line fishing impacts marine life and, based on that study, to adopt rules under Chapter 91 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to address any problems. It targets the practice of using floating jugs and high‑strength lines that can entangle sharks, turtles, monk seals and create long‑lasting debris. The measure aims to protect endangered species and coral reefs while informing future management of the fishery.

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