The Division of Aquatic Resources will host a virtual public scoping meeting regarding the proposed management plan and rules for the Kipahulu Moku Community Based Subsistence Fishing Area (CBSFA) on Tuesday, June 7, 5:30-7:30p.
Fishers and ocean users are encouraged to participate as there will be an overview presentation of the proposed area and regulations for the CBSFA, as well as an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and give input.
Kipahulu Ohana, Inc. has been working with DAR through the CBSFA process.
Proposed boundaries of the CBSFA are from Kālepa Gulch to Pua‘alu‘u Gulch out to 60-meter depth, spanning roughly 5.7 miles of coastline & 1,650 acres of submerged area.
The community is proposing regulations for akule, ‘omilu, kala, kole, moi, ‘opihi and ula, plus other gear restrictions and no take while night diving within the CBSFA boundaries, and fish and ‘opihi sanctuary areas.
To participate, please mark your calendars, and keep your eye out here for further registration details to come.