HI SCR48

Division of Aquatic Resources requested to strengthen administrative rules protecting indigenous marine wildlife, particularly spinner dolphins, marine mammals, and sea turtles

Division of Aquatic Resources and Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement directed to increase collaboration with federal partners on regulations related to spinner dolphins, marine mammals, and sea turtles

Both divisions requested to explore additional mechanisms to access federal and private funding for protection of marine mammals and sea turtles

Resolution addresses growing concerns over human and vessel-based interactions with spinner dolphins, marine mammals, and sea turtles in Hawaii waters