Hawaii Longline Association

04/20/2025

The Hawaii Longline Association called commercial fishing in the vast and deep waters around the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument “sustainable and highly monitored” a day after President Donald Trump lifted a ban
imposed by former P...

12/31/2024

It’s time retailers are required to put the country of origin on ahi poke - hopeful the Hawaii State Legislature will pass a law accordingly this upcoming session

Hawaiʻi longline fishers are struggling to make a living these days, and some are thinking about leaving the industry altogether. Pay is an issue — so are higher costs and international competition. One change that may help focuses on origin labeling. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.

06/11/2024

The United States seafood market is flooded with this cheap, artificially treated, imported tuna that undercuts USA produced seafood. To sell this product, distributors and retailers don't tell the truth and purposely mislead consumers with little government oversight. All Hawaii landed seafood is ice chilled and not gassed or injected with dyes. Buy local!!

The increasingly common process is used to make low-grade tuna appear to be of a higher quality through a mixture of chemicals and gas treatments that often go unlabeled.

04/18/2023

Mahalo Kapili for taking the lead in outfitting our fleet with brand new, bird deterring tori lines!

Reducing seabird interactions in the Hawaii longline fishery has long been an industry priority…

Over the years we’ve modified hooks, changed what kind of bait we use, carried dip nets and de-hooking tools and increased observer coverage just to name a few mitigation measures…

We are hopeful that our implementation of tori lines will further reduce seabird interactions and help set an example for other fleets operating in the Pacific to follow.

Mahalo Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center for the kokua.

04/14/2023

Talking story with second generation Hawaii swordfish Captain down at Pier 38 during this morning’s Swordfish offload. Marvin is the perfect embodiment of the Hawaii longline work ethic AND the stewardship that lies at the core of our industry. Mahalo Marvin for doing what you do, being who you are, and taking the time to tell us a little bit about it 🤙🏼

04/13/2023

Mahalo Rob Fram Jr for sharing your knowledge and Aloha with us down at the Swordfish auction this week. Our fishery isn’t just the fish and the boats that catch it… it’s also the families, businesses, restaurants and personalities that bring it all together. Lucky to have you representing our Hawaii fishing industry 🤙🏼 let us know in the comments if you’d like to learn about the Fram Family - Secret Swordfish Recipe 👇🏼

04/13/2023

Quality Control: Short Trips = Fresh Fish. 2nd generation Hawaii longline captain, DJ Gigliadi times one just right on F/V Seeker 2.

04/12/2023

Premium grade tuna fetches top dollar at this morning’s Honolulu Fish Auction. This 99 lb specimen was auctioned off at $14.90 per pound for a total of ~$1500! Considering that an G&G tuna yields ~50% of loin… the buyer is more than $3000 into this one fish! Someone’s eating good tonight. Congrats to HI LL vessel, Triple Dragon for bringing in premium quality at the perfect time. If you’re interested in experiencing the excitement of the Honolulu Fish Auction, you can book a tour with Hawaii Seafood Council. DM for more info.

02/15/2023

boat Hawaii longline vessel battles massive storm 200 miles offshore... Our fleet weathered back to back storm systems last month resulting in some damage to vessels, but thankfully no injuries. Captain Sam Fee of f/v Caroleigh captured some frightening footage of the maelstrom from the wheel house... stay safe out there and thank you!

01/27/2023

Hawaii Longline Fleet fun facts: 150 vessels, targeting ahi and swordfish, highly monitored, $125 million annual landed value, largest food producer in Hawaii, 80% of landings stay in Hawaii, 20% US mainland, MSC certified.