NOAA, the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the U.S. Coast Guard, and community partners help an entangled humpback whale off Kauaʻi.
Highlighting successful stories this past year that showcase our ongoing commitment to the science and stewardship of the marine environment in the Pacific Islands.
A final rule prohibits swimming with, approaching, or remaining within 50 yards of spinner dolphins. A proposed rule may establish time-area closures of select nearshore resting areas.