Hawaii’s Marine Patrol Units Launch Coastal Initiative to Protect Ocean Ecosystems and Promote Awareness
Honolulu, Hawaii — Marine patrol units from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) are actively monitoring the waters surrounding Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai. These patrols oversee approximately 700 miles of coastline, enforcing regulations from the high-water mark of beaches to three miles offshore, according to Jason Redulla, chief of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE). DOCARE officers play a critical role in safeguarding Hawaii’s natural resources, focusing on education as much as enforcement. Errol Kane, the lead officer for Oahu’s marine patrol, emphasized the need for a continued … Read more