Kalanihale

Aloha e nā makamaka mālama `āina

Tuesday, March 31 - Thursday, April 2nd 
we have several opportunities in both 2026 Legislation and DAR Public Hearing
to lend your voice for reef and marine protection
from Commercial Aquarium Collection 



 



HB2101 Prohibits the harvest of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes  
☞ HB2101 SD1 Notice of Decision Making
📆  Tuesday, March 31 9:20 am
     Action [1]:  Submit Written Testimony
       Support HB2101 with an amendment for statewide ban.    
    Sample Testimony
                                                    Sierra Club Hawaiʻi (Status & Sample Testimony)
                                                               Office of Hawaiian Affairs (Status & Sample Testimony)

Action [2]:  Call Legislators               
                 Introduce yourself and request support for HB2101 with an amendment for a statewide ban.
                                                          





 
 The Division of Aquatic Resources will be holding public hearings for rules that will open Commercial Aquarium Collection in West Hawaiʻi
☞ DAR Public Hearing Notice 

We urge you to participate in each of the (3) public hearings. 
  
[1] Virtual Public Hearing
📆  Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 Pre-register 🔗 

[2] In-person Public Hearing 
📆  Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kealakehe High School Cafeteria, 74-5000 Puohulihuli St, Kailua-Kona

[3] Written Testimony
📆  until Sunday, April 12, 2026
Submit written testimony to DAR.Testimony@hawaii.gov

Testimony Tips & Talking Points 🔗