Location
Key Information
| 0.43 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 0.48 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Regulations: Hawaii Administrative Rules
Boundary: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (Unmodified)
2.0
June 2024
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Purpose
To preserve and protect Kealakekua Bay's marine life and habitat. Known for its nearly pristine waters, this bay offers pristine examples of Hawaii's coral reefs. The diversity of marine life at this site is spectacular, and includes schools of tropical fish, spinner dolphins, and turtles. The northern coastline is bordered by a sheer cliff (Pali-kapu-o-Keoua). On the pali's face numerous lava tube openings are visible, some of which are ancient Hawaiian burial caves.
Species of Concern: Coral
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
It is unlawful to:
1. Fish for, catch, take, injure, kill, possess, or remove any finfish, crustacean, mollusk including sea shell and opihi, live coral, algae or limu, or other marine animal, or other marine life, or eggs thereof.
2. Take, alter, deface, destroy, possess, or remove any sand, coral, rock, or other geological feature, or specimen.
3. Engage or attempting to engage in fish feeding is prohibited.
4. Anchoring is prohibited in Subzone A.
Allowed
With a permit, to engage in activities otherwise prohibited by law for scientific, propagation, or other purposes.