Help Map Traditional Koa in Hawaii
Oct 01, 2021
3 minutes
by Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC)
t is not a secret that the local fishing communities have extensive first-hand knowledge of the ocean. These communities have relied on the sea for generations as part of their identity and well-being. Unfortunately, this knowledge has not always been captured or considered in Western science and management. In 2009, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (the Council) shifted toward place-based fishery ecosystem plans, allowing the agency to better
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