


Read about this week's enforcement efforts from around the country.
An Enforcement Officer conducted an Endangered Species Act (ESA) patrol on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii focusing on human interaction with Hawaiian Monk Seals and Green Sea Turtles that frequent the area. During the patrol, the EO located two seals in a remote area called “Tables Beach,” west of Camp Erdman. The officer monitored the resting seals and spoke to a seal enthusiast taking photos in the area. The EO also conducted outreach and education at Laniakea Beach on the North Shore regarding a large amount of Green Sea Turtles resting on the beach. No violations were observed.
An Enforcement Officer conducted a patrol of a tractor assisted boat launch and boarded 22 sport charter and 23 recreational vessels. Six charter vessels were found to have violations. One written warning was issued to a Charter Captain for not turning in log book pages and five Captains were issued compliance assistance for not having anglers record retained halibut on their fishing licenses.