AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarine Wildlife & Food Web: New research finds Hawaiʻi’s endangered false killer whales are going hungry, with one animal losing about 500 pounds in 10 weeks as competition with nearshore commercial fishing and warming seas reduce prey. Local Enforcement: Hawaiʻi DLNR is seeking fines against three Big Island men accused of illegally taking 4,068 ʻopihi from a marine reserve. Research Funding: A proposed federal rule would weaken independence in how scientific research is funded, with Hawaiʻi researchers warning it could disrupt environmental stewardship and public safety work. Oʻahu Sewer Costs: Honolulu’s new sewer fee structure starts July 1—lower base rates, higher volumetric charges—aimed at rewarding water conservation, plus details on the CARES discount and who can qualify. Climate Watch: NOAA confirms El Niño is here, with scientists warning it could intensify extreme heat, flooding, drought, and wildfire risk. Protected Waters Under Pressure: Trump signed proclamations rolling back protections and expanding commercial fishing access in Pacific marine monuments, including Papahānaumokuākea near Hawaiʻi.
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