A resolution urging a ban on the taking of ornamental fish for aquariums received a 9-0 vote Tuesday by the County Council’s ...

Commercial collection of aquarium fish has been banned in Hawaii since 2017, however, the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources is taking steps to reopen waters. Hundreds of yellow tang, ...

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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2023 Shane Takasane faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling aquarium fish such as the Hawaii yellow tang, seen above in a snorkeling lagoon at Aulani Resort’s Rainbow Reef.

State officials Monday launched a new campaign to prevent the illegal dumping and spread of non-native marine aquarium species in Hawaii waters. The weeklong “Don’t Let It Loose” campaign aims to ...

A resolution urging a ban on the taking of ornamental fish for aquariums received a 9-0 vote Tuesday by the County Council’s ...

An Oahu man faces federal charges after he allegedly ran an illegal aquarium fish smuggling operation with non-native, endangered species and protected Hawaii reef fish for sale starting at $300 each.