Konane Zager Faces Maximum Penalties for Illegal Longline Fishing in Hawaii State Waters
Konane Zager, owner of the vessel Waiʻaka, faces substantial penalties for violating longline fishing laws last May. The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) unanimously adopted the Division of Aquatic Resources' (DAR) recommendations for maximum penalties.
"State law prohibits longline fishing in state waters to protect local fisheries and traditional fishing grounds. The board’s decision reflects the seriousness of this violation and the commitment of our enforcement and resource management teams to uphold these protections." commented DAR Administrator...
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