Hawaii Ocean Council

The Hawaii Ocean Council coordinates nā keʻena mokuʻāina with ocean-related responsibilities, me ka the Departments of Land and Natural Resources, Transportation, Business Economic Development and Tourism, and Health, to develop a coherent state ocean policy. Hāʻawi aku nei ia i ka ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo e pili ana i ke Kiaʻāina on ocean management issues me ka marine protected areas, aquaculture, ocean energy, and coastal zone management. Hawaii's economy, culture, and ecology are deeply intertwined with the ocean surrounding the islands.

Decisions about ocean access, fishing, marine conservation, and coastal development all touch the Hawaii Ocean Council's work. Fishing communities, conservation advocates, surfers, and anyone who uses Hawaii's ocean resources he kuleana ko lākou ma state ocean policy.