Moku-o-loe Island (Coconut Island) Marine Laboratory Refuge

Location

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Key Information

TYPE

MPA

DESIGNATION

Marine Laboratory Refuge

LOCATED IN

USA

AREA

0.20 km²	MARINE AREA
0.27 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Management Website

LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Most Restrictive ⁱ

Marine life removal is prohibited (or entry is prohibited)

DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

June 2024

OTHER DATABASES

World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555655650

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Purpose

To preserve and protect the marine life and habitat of Coconut Island, famous as being the location for the opening sequence of the show Gilligan's Island. This site is known for its diversity of coral reefs. The refuge was established to regulate reef fishing around the island, and create a protective area around the laboratory.

Species of Concern: Coral

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Commercial and recreational fishing are prohibited.

Allowed

Only an officer, faculty member, employee, or student of the University of Hawaii or licensee of the board of regents of the University of Hawaii, while employed in catching or taking aquatic life for scientific purposes may take marine life within the Refuge. All authorized taking of aquatic life must follow minimum size and closed seasons for certain species, gear restrictions, etc.