Cox, Doak C.

Parrish, James

Stroup, Edward D.

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University of Hawaii at ManoaEnvironmental CenterCrawford 317. 2550 Campus RoadHonolulu. Hawaii 96822Telephone (808) 948-7361RL:0553HB 1846RELATING TO FISHING IN CERTAIN WATERSStatement forHouse Committee onOcean and Marine ResourcesByDoak C. Cox, Environmental CenterJames Parrish, Hawaii Cooperative Fishery Research UnitEdward D. Stroup, OceanographyHB 1846 would amend the section of Hawaii Revised Statutes that restricts fishingin certain coastal waters (HRS 188-35). This statement on the bill does not reflect aninstitutional position of the University of Hawaii.HRS 188-35 prohibits fishing in the waters specified in the section except:a) by single lines with no more than five hooks per line;b) by no more than ten nets for fishing of crabs;c) by small nets, under license, for the taking of shrimp for bait or in the Ala WaiCanal for non-commercial taking of fish;d) by nets for the purpose of fish-pond stocking; ande) by nets, under license, for the taking of bait fish.HB 1846 would add Waimea Bay, Oahu, and all commercial small-boat harbors to theareas in which the provisions of HRS 188-35 applies. The addition would, of course, add tothe protection of fishery resources.With respect to the proposed extension of the provisions of HRS 188-35 to WaimeaBay we note that, in addition to being a conservation measure, the proposal wouldcontribute to the safety of the swimmers and surfers. However, a greater safetycontribution would result from the passage of HB 1749-86 which would allow, among theexceptions to the prohibition in HRS 188-35, only the use of single lines with no more thantwo hooks per line, and would, in addition, prohibit the use of motorized vessels anddevices in the Bay.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaEnvironmental CenterCrawford 317. 2550 Campus RoadHonolulu. Hawaii 96822Telephone (808) 948-7361RL:0553ASB 2025FISHING IN CERTAIN WATERSHouse Committee onOcean and Marine ResourcesPublic Hearing - March 13, 1986The attached statement on HB 1846 is equally applicable to the companion bill,SB 2025.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SB 2025, Fishing in Certain Waters – House Committee on Ocean and Marine Resources Public Hearing – March 13, 1986

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SB 2025, Fishing in Certain Waters – House Committee on Ocean and Marine Resources Public Hearing – March 13, 1986

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