Oahu aquarium fishing ban advances as Hawaii DLNR considers West Hawaii reopening

On 2026-04-14, the Hawaii Senate passed HB 2101 on third reading by a 19-6 vote, advancing a ban on commercial aquarium fishing off Oahu. The measure would prohibit the practice in counties with populations over 500,000, effectively applying to Honolulu County, until the Holomua Marine Initiative sets rules.