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Provides opportunities and manages facilities for non-organized, outdoor, aquatic recreational activities such as sportfishing, underwater photography and studying aquatic life. Operates and stocks freshwater public fishing areas on Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu. Shoreline Fishery Management monitors accidental introduction of foreign aquatic species. Develops and manages statewide system of artificial reefs to enhance sportfishing species.

Operates three core divisions: Fisheries Habitat (Environmental) Protection, Recreational Fisheries, and Commercial Fisheries and Aquaculture. Protects, enhances and conserves state fishery resources. Issues commercial fishing licenses, scientific collecting, and permits for aquatic life. Establishes and manages statewide system of Marine Life Conservation Districts (marine preserves). Monitors harvest of ornamental fisheries for use in aquariums or offered for sale through pet shops. Participates in interagency efforts to preserve threatened and endangered species. Researches activities related to program purposes through staff and outside agencies. Provides technical guidance on probable impacts to fish, projects, project developers and permitting authorities. Provides public information on fishing and Hawaii's marine life. Accepts reports of any aquatic animal in fresh or salt water.

(Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Maritime Heritage Program, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa) Operates a visitor center where people can receive more information about the marine sanctuary program in Hawaii and other sites nationwide: Maritime Heritage Program, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a protected area of coral reef, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa and more.

Issues commercial and individual fishing licenses and permits. Researches the biology, ecology and use of fishery resources. Serves as federal liaison when protected marine animals are stranded including monk seals, sea turtles and whales. Documents ocean and river water pollution incidents such as oil and chemical spills. Conducts public education on marine and fresh water issues.

Pacific Whale Foundation's mission is to protect our oceans through science and advocacy. Conducts scientific research of ocean, coral reefs and marine mammals. Applies research findings to preserve natural marine habitats and animals. Provides public education, encourages community participation through lectures, school visits, natural history cruises, snorkeling trips and whale watching cruises. Offers internships for interested researchers who apply. Manages Adopt-a-Whale and Adopt-a-Spinner Dolphin program allowing interested citizens to receive information on the movements and developments of a specific whale. Operates Pacific Whale Foundation's Eco-Adventure, a for-profit subsidiary.

Issues commercial and individual fishing licenses and permits. Researches the biology, ecology and use of fishery resources. Serves as federal liaison when protected marine animals are stranded. Species include monk seals, sea turtles, whales. Documents ocean and river water pollution incidents such as oil and chemical spills. Conducts public education on marine and fresh water information through community and educational groups.

Operates three core divisions: Fisheries Habitat (Environmental) Protection, Recreational Fisheries, and Commercial Fisheries and Aquaculture. Protects, enhances and conserves state fishery resources. Issues commercial fishing licenses, scientific collecting, and permits for aquatic life. Establishes and manages statewide system of Marine Life Conservation Districts (marine preserves). Monitors harvest of ornamental fisheries for use in aquariums or offered for sale through pet shops. Participates in interagency efforts to preserve threatened and endangered species. Researches activities related to program purposes through staff and outside agencies. Provides technical guidance on probable impacts to fish, projects, project developers and permitting authorities. Provides public information on fishing and Hawaii's marine life. Accepts reports of any aquatic animal in fresh or salt water.

(Hawaii Humpback Whale Watch, Hawaii Whale Sanctuary, Hawaii Whale Watch, NOAA Whale Rescue, NOAA Whale Watch) The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, which is jointly managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Hawaii, lies within the shallow warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, research and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawaii.

Provides opportunities and manages facilities for non-organized, outdoor, aquatic recreational activities such as sportfishing, underwater photography and studying aquatic life. Operates and stocks freshwater public fishing areas on Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu. Shoreline Fishery Management monitors accidental introduction of foreign aquatic species. Develops and manages statewide system of artificial reefs to enhance sportfishing species.

Issues commercial and individual fishing licenses and permits. Researches the biology, ecology and use of fishery resources. Serves as federal liaison when protected marine animals are stranded. Species include monk seals, sea turtles, whales. Documents ocean and river water pollution incidents such as oil and chemical spills. Conducts public education on marine and fresh water information through community and educational groups.