Boundaries of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS). Created by Congress in 1992 to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawaii. The sanctuary lies within the shallow (less than 600 feet), warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, outreach, research and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawaii.

Watershed boundaries for the eight main Hawaiian Islands, generated by the State of Hawaii Office of Planning in Arc/Info and GRID using USGS DEM data.

Boundaries of marine explosives dumping zones for the State of Hawaii as recorded on NOAA nautical charts. Regulations for ocean dumping sites are contained in Title 40 ("Protection of Environment), Subchapter H ("Ocean Dumping"), Parts 220-229 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 220-229).

Boundary of a marine explosive dumping area that is no longer used by the State of Hawaii as recorded on NOAA nautical charts. Regulations for ocean dumping sites are contained in Title 40 ("Protection of Environment), Subchapter H ("Ocean Dumping"), Parts 220-229 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 220-229).

Boundaries of fish replenishment areas (FRA) along the leeward (west) coast of Big Island in Hawaii. In order to replenish populations of heavily collected aquatic species, a network of FRAs comprising 35% of the coastline were established by the State of Hawaii in 1999 through the West Hawaii Regional Fisheries Management Area (FMA), administered by Hawaii's Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Though fishing is permitted (with some restrictions on lay net fishing), aquarium collecting is prohibited in these areas.

Boundary of the marine portions of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve for the island of Kahoolawe in Hawaii. Beginning in World War II, Kahoolawe was used as a training ground and bombing range by the U.S. military. After decades of protests, the Navy ended live-fire training in 1990 and the island was transferred to the State of Hawaii in 1994. The state legislature established the Kahoolawe Island Reserve to restore and oversee the island and its surrounding waters. Today, Kahoolawe can be used only for native Hawaiian cultural, spiritual, and subsistence purposes.

Boundary of the marine portion of the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve. The statewide Natural Area Reserves System (NARS) was established to preserve areas that support communities of the natural flora and fauna of Hawaii and is administered by Hawaii's Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). Located off the southwest coast of Maui, Ahihi-Kinau was the first designated reserve in 1973. Unlike other NARs, it includes a marine component. The surrounding coral reef systems shelter a complex assemblage of organisms, most of them endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago.

This marine refuge consists of the coral reefs and bay waters surrounding Coconut Island (Moku o Loe) located in Kaneohe Bay on the east coast of Oahu in Hawaii. Except for scientific research conducted by the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) of the University of Hawaii, it is unlawful to take any aquatic life from within the boundaries of the refuge.

Boundary of the Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary. Located in the Kuliouou section of Honolulu, Oahu this sanctuary was established in 1981 by the State of Hawaii to protect the endangered Hawaiian Stilt as well as other migratory water birds. It is herein prohibited to remove, disturb, injure, kill, or possess any form of plant or wildlife (no fishing) or to introduce any form of plant or wildlife.

Displays the locations of two piers for the State of Hawaii. While harbors may also have piers, these sites solely provide a pier and no other facilities. A pier is a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles to provide access to ships and boats. This overlay includes two such piers: Lilipuna Pier in Kaneohe Bay and Makai Pier in Waimanalo, both on Oahu.