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The mission of the Division of Aquatic Resources is to work with the people of Hawai‘i to manage, conserve and restore the state’s unique aquatic resources and ecosystems for present and future generations.

11/02/2026

Members of the Hawaiʻi Emergency Reef Response (HERR) Network have been hard at work assessing, monitoring, and restoring our coral reefs following Hurricane Lala and Hurricane Lowell.

So far, thousands of corals have been recovered and these teams continue to work to restore our reef.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

10/28/2026

Now hiring an Aquatic Resources Contracts Associate - Job ID: 226639

Summarized duties include: Assists with preparing, organizing, and routing contract and grant documents for required approvals. Tracks contracts, subawards, and grant timelines and deliverables. Monitors award conditions, contractor performance, progress reports, No Cost Extensions, etc. Assists with tracking grant expenditures and equipment inventory. Provides administrative support across all funding sources in preparing solicitation documents. Helps verify costs, reviews vendor submissions, and assembles procurement files.

Apply through RCUH.com >> Job Openings >>Search Job ID #226639

10/27/2026

The “Deep 7 Bottomfish” refer to six snapper species and one grouper species.

These fish typically live at depths of 75 to 400 meters around the main Hawaiian Islands.

They are often associated with hard, rocky seafloor habitats with lots of nooks and crannies.

The Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 bottomfish fishery is managed by DLNR DAR and NOAA Fisheries through rules including an annual catch limit, a non-commercial bag limit of 5 fish, and mandatory vessel registration.

Please visit dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar for more information.

10/21/2026

The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program works to control, manage, and prevent introduced pests in marine and inland waters of Hawaiʻi that are causing or could cause environmental, economic, or human health impacts to Hawaiʻi.

The AIS team works on three primary pillars: invasive algae, marine debris, and ballast water and biofowling.

Prevention is the best way to mitigate invasive marine species.

10/19/2026

Now hiring an Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response Coordinator - Job ID: 226643

Summarized duties include: Develops and leads preparedness and rapid response plans for aquatic invasive species (AIS), coral disease, bleaching, and other aquatic threats, including research coordination, working groups, and response teams. Leads the Hawai‘i Coral Bleaching Collaborative and Eyes of the Reef programs, coordinating community outreach, reporting networks, interagency partnerships, research, data analysis, grants, and contracts. Leads field investigations and emergency response operations, including boating, SCUBA surveys, and assessments of coral damage, fish kills, and harmful algal blooms.

Apply through RCUH.com >> Job Openings >>Search Job ID #226643

10/17/2026

Following Hurricane Lowell, DAR and the Pilina Moku Community-Based Monitoring teams assessed the Waiʻanae anchialine pools post-storm conditions, including changes and debris within the pools and surrounding areas.

Mahalo to our community partners and monitoring teams for continuing to mālama these important coastal ecosystems!

#808

10/15/2026

Sharks and rays have a sensory organ located on the head and snout that allows them to detect small electrical fields within the water.

Every living organism creates a tiny electric field from muscle movements, gill beats, or heartbeats. The ampullae of Lorenzini allows sharks to detect these electrical signals in the water up to one meter away.

These organs also aid in navigation and sensing changes in water temperature and salinity.

10/15/2026

Coral reefs provide many benefits to our islands, most significantly providing protection from waves and storm surges as well as a habitat for marine life to thrive.

Day-use mooring buoys (DMBs) are intended to provide a resource for safe ocean recreation while minimizing damage to coral and other marine life in zones of high anchoring pressure by boat operators.

The day-use mooring program is comanaged by DLNR DOBOR and MALAMA KAI FOUNDATION

10/13/2026

Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants, animals, and pathogens that live in water and can cause harm to the local environment, economy, or human health.

Without natural predators to slow them down, they can multiply fast, crowd out native wildlife, block waterways, and damage infrastructure.

Aquarium release is one of the main ways non-native and invasive species enter Hawaiʻi. The Donʻt Let it Loose Program helps people understand the risks of releasing illegal pets into the wild and how to prevent them from harming our ecosystems.

Visit the DAR website to learn more!

Address

1151 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI
96813

Telephone

+18085870100

Website

https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/, http://linktr.ee/aquaticresources

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