HI SB376

Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters in Hawaii.

Bars the issuance of any permit for facilities or infrastructure associated with seabed mining, extraction, or mineral removal within state marine waters.

Allows collection of sand from state marine waters for beach replenishment with prior approval from the board of land and natural resources.

Exempts scientific research and collections conducted by educational, scientific, research institutions, or governmental agencies from the seabed mining prohibition.

Defines "minerals" to include metals, placer deposits, ores, gold, silver, copper, polymetallic nodules, and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts, among others.