KALAEMANŌ CULTURAL RESERVE
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Ka‘ūpūlehu
​Marine Reserve

​Ka'ūpūlehu Marine Reserve

The Ka'ūpūlehu Marine Reserve is a protected marine area established in 2016 by the State Department of Land and Natural Resources with strong community support. The reserve was created to give declining reef fish populations a chance to recover. The reserve establishes a harvest kapu (restriction) on harvesting in the area from 2016-2026 while a plan for sustainable harvest is developed.

Honor the Kapu
No Fishing or gathering of Marine resources.

Respect the Rules
Violations are punishable by fine, community service, forfeiture of gear, and possible imprisonment.

Report Violators
Contact DOCARE at 1 (808) 643-DLNR to report violations. Provide a detailed description of the suspect, vehicle, gear, and incident.

Learn More About the Marine Reserve Rules
To see the full marine reserve rules, go to: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/administrative-rules/
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Learn More about the "Try Wait" Initiative
The 3.6-mile stretch of coastline from Kikaua Point to Kalaemanō and extending out from the shoreline to a depth of 120 feet is designated as  a "no take" rest area and a "limited take" area from the 120 foot contour out to the 600 foot contour. No fishing or gathering of any kind is allowed within the marine reserve.
To give the marine life at Ka'ūpūlehu a chance to replenish itself,
​we ask that you please respect the 10-year no take restriction.

Latest Articles and Research

Kaupulehu Marine Reserve bouncing back to life under 'Try Wait'
(Published in the West Hawaii Today on April 4, 2019)

​Fish Recovery at Ka'upulehu Two Years Into Moratorium
(Published by Big Island Video News on April 4, 2019)

Ka'upulehu Fish Parentage Summary
(Published by The Nature Conservancy)

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  • Home
  • About the Area
    • Mo‘olelo ‘Āina
    • Naming of Ka‘ūpūlehu
  • Plan A Visit
    • Know Before You Go
    • Interpretive Trail Tour Stops >
      • Kalaemanō Cultural Reserve
      • Interpretive Trail
      • Hualālai & Kekaha
      • Littoral cone, hornitos, and wahi nahā pāhoehoe
      • Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
      • Poho Pa'akai | Salt Pans
      • Kauhale | Settlement
      • Nā Kiʻi Pōhaku | Petroglyphs
      • Hālau Waʻa
  • Ka‘ūpūlehu Marine Reserve