Conflicts over commercial uses of Hawai`i’s coastal areas receive attention because they have an impact on lots of people. Fistfights are not uncommon in disputes over who stays and who goes in certain desirable areas. While overuse by tourists and … Continued
“Few sectors of the tourism industry have experienced the same levels of growth in such a concentrated period of time as whale- and dolphin-based operations. As the popularity of interacting with marine mammals in the wild increases, managers of these … Continued
With more boats and more whales, it only stands to reason that there will be more collisions between them. And a study prepared last year for the Hawaiian Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary bears out that suspicion. The study, by … Continued
How long must federal taxpayers wait to see their purchase of land for a wildlife refuge in South Kona bear fruit? As Environment Hawai’i reported last October and November, the Fish and Wildlife Service had been so entangled in litigation … Continued
You can get all kinds of permits at the Department of Land and Natural Resources. There are permits for park concessions, camping, fishing, boating, mooring, Conservation District uses… But if you’re a commercial operator and you want to run a … Continued