HI SR88

Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prohibit seabed mining within Hawaii state waters.

Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prevent transboundary impacts of seabed mining from other jurisdictions, including areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Requests the Department of Transportation to prohibit state ports from being used by commercial vessels affiliated with seabed mining operations in other jurisdictions.

Identifies concerns about seabed mining impacts including sediment plumes, habitat degradation, metal contamination, noise pollution, and threats to ecosystem services affecting Hawaii's $13.4 million annual fishing income and $1.23 billion annual tourism-related income.