What's Being Discussed

Ocean Era, Inc. tour expansion: The board will consider whether to allow this tenant to add tours to its business operations at NELHA.
Lease and rental agreement reform: The board may form a small working group to review specialized lease terms and create more consistent rental agreements for tenants.
Independent operational audit: The board may form another working group to look at industry practices and explore whether an outside audit of NELHA's operations should be conducted.
Cybersecurity breach: Staff will provide an update on a recent data security incident affecting NELHA.
Legal dispute with Keahole Point Hatcheries LLC: The board will receive an update on an ongoing lawsuit filed against NELHA in October 2025.
Seawater quality incident: The board will discuss a water quality problem that occurred in November 2025 and a related legal demand letter from Ocean Era, Inc., received in April 2026.
Executive Director hiring: A working group will report on the search for a new Executive Director. No decisions will be made on this item at this meeting.
Financial report: The board will review and act on NELHA's finances.
Operations update: Staff will brief the board on leasing, facility operations, lab activities, capital improvement projects, and administration.

Decisions Expected

Vote on approving meeting minutes from May 26, 2026
Decision on Ocean Era's request to expand into tours
Possible formation of two working groups on leases and audits
Approval of the financial report

Who Should Pay Attention

NELHA tenants and businesses — especially Ocean Era, Inc. and Keahole Point Hatcheries LLC
Prospective tenants interested in leasing space at NELHA
Kona-area residents concerned about ocean water quality or public safety
Anyone affected by the cybersecurity breach