2013 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar

2013 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar. Credit: Hanalei Watershed Hui, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

The localized management of marine resources has been gaining momentum on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, thanks to insightful community leaders who are diversifying ways to educate the public on sustainable fishing practices. The Hanalei Moon and Tide calendar is much more than a compilation of tidal predictions and lunar cycles, it also provides valuable information on the spawning seasons of several reef fish so harvesting can take place when these species are not reproducing. This is a traditional management practice that was once carefully studied by konohiki (supervisor of a land division which included fishing rights), and can help us be better stewards of our reefs.

Click Here to download the 2013 Hanalei Moon and Tide Calendar (3.8mb pdf).