In order to replenish populations of heavily collected aquatic species along the west coast of the Big Island, a network of Fish Replenishment Areas comprising 35% of the coastline were established by the State of Hawaiʻi in 1999 through the West Hawaiʻi Regional Fisheries Management Area. Though fishing is permitted (with some restrictions on lay net fishing), aquarium collecting is prohibited in these areas.
source: Hawaiʻi Statewide GIS Program
info: Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources
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