HI HCR68

Request the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources to strengthen administrative rules protecting indigenous marine wildlife, particularly spinner dolphins, marine mammals, and sea turtles.

Direct the Division of Aquatic Resources and Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement to increase collaboration with federal partners on federal rules related to spinner dolphins, marine mammals, and sea turtles.

Request both divisions continue exploring mechanisms to access federal and private funding sources for the protection of marine mammals and sea turtles.

Require transmission of a certified copy of this resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.