Review of Fish Handling Techniques in Hawaii

Hawaii's existing commercial fisheries consist of an offshore segment for pelagic species such as tuna, billfish, wahoo, and mahimahi, and a nearshore one that concentrates on a variety of demersal and bathypelagic fish and shellfish. Of the 680+ species found in Hawaiian waters, only about 60-70, mostly occurring on the reefs and inshore areas, are commercially exploited. Many species occur only seasonally; the result is that Hawaii's fishermen are unable to supply the demand for fresh fish on a continuing basis. 1982 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) SWFSC (Southwest Fisheries Science Center) Library Public Domain 1863