Recent discoveries of illegal, non-native marine species on local reefs have led to a new campaign to remind people, “Don’t Let It Loose.” In Hawaii, it is illegal for people to import and possess ...

A Hawaii souvenir shop’s owner ... owner Curtis Wilmington was charged with violating the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Lacey Act (which addresses wildlife ...

Visit Hawaii's world-famous observatories ... snorkelers the opportunity to observe these majestic animals up close and personal. Marine life is often within inches, offering a unique experience ...

The weeklong “Don’t Let It Loose” campaign aims to prevent aquarium owners from releasing these invasive species into the ...

on a patch halfway between the coast of California and Hawaii. Plants and animals, including anemones, tiny marine bugs, molluscs and crabs, were found on 90% of the debris. Scientists are ...

It chokes wildlife and carries toxins onto our beaches and through our food web. Hawaii’s Department of Health is now being forced to finally address this threat.” Plastic pollution in Hawaii ranges ...

The state’s Amnesty Program was established to help prevent illegal animals, both aquatic and terrestrial, from being released into the wild where it could have devastating impacts if populations ...