Source: The Lahaina News
November 18, 2009

Kaanapali - The state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) recently installed signs to mark the new Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area in Kaanapali.

Department aquatic biologists are offering educational outreach to the public, landowners and resort operations about the importance of adhering to new rules for this area.

Since July 2009, the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area from Keka‘a Point (Black Rock) to Honokowai Park has been under a new rule that prohibits taking certain herbivorous fishes - such as surgeonfishes, parrotfishes and rudderfishes - and sea urchins.

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