Hawaii Ocean Council

The Hawaii Ocean Council coordinates หน่วยงานของรัฐ with ocean-related responsibilities, รวมถึง the Departments of Land and Natural Resources, Transportation, Business Economic Development and Tourism, and Health, to develop a coherent state ocean policy. ให้คำปรึกษาเกี่ยวกับผู้ว่าการรัฐ on ocean management issues รวมถึง 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 มีส่วนได้ส่วนเสียกับ state ocean policy.