Hawaii’s Seafood Industry Fears Cap On Ahi Fishing

HONOLULU — Local fishermen fear an anticipated cap on ahi fishing not only threatens the ahi supply for the upcoming holiday season, it could have a devastating impact on the fishing industry.

Fishermen attending the 5th Annual Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival Sunday, said the impending cap on ahi fishing has a cast a cloud of concern over fishing businesses.

Hundreds of fishermen will be affected when Hawaiian fleets reach their ahi catch limits.

“The prediction is sometime around Nov. 20, was the last date I saw for when they would reach that catch limit,” said Paul Dalzell, senior scientist, Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council.

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