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Fishing battle at remote Hawaiian islands - Environment - MSNBC.com Skip navigation U.S. News The Changing Court Crime & Punishment Politics After the Storms U.S. Life U.S. Security Education Environment Race in America Only on MSNBC.com WP.com Highlights Peculiar Postings U.S. News World News Business Sports Entertainment Tech / Science Health Weather Travel Blogs Etc. Local News Newsweek Multimedia News Video Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press Dateline NBC MSNBC Home U.S. News Environment Fishing battle at remote Hawaiian islands Conservation groups claim species decline, fishery council claims bias James Watt / NOAA file Conservationists say that Northwestern Hawaiian Island reefs like this one, near French Frigate Shoals, are threatened by commercial fishing. HONOLULU - Commercial fishing has sharply depleted numbers of several species in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and threatens the health of the pristine island chain's ecosystem, according to a private study released Monday. Populations of the opakapaka, or Hawaiian pink snapper, have plummeted 90 percent in 10 years, according to the Ocean Conservancy and the Marine Conservation Biology Institute. Stocks of the hapu'upu'u, or the Hawaiian grouper, have sunk 64 percent over the same period in the 1,200 miles of islands and atolls northwest of Kauai, according to the study. "There is little doubt they are being depleted far below a state of ecological health," said Dennis Heinemann, one of the study's authors. Fishery council disagrees The federal body responsible for fishing rules around the island chain criticized the study as biased against fishing. The study used simple proxies rather than true estimates of fish populations, said Paul Dalzell, the senior scientist for the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council. "That is a selective and partisan use of the information by the organizations," he said. "It is not a peer-reviewed scientific publication. It is purely their own interpretation of the information." Nine bottomfishers working around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, primarily in federal waters, bring in a catch worth about $1.5 million each year. Refuge created Last month, Gov. Linda Lingle declared state waters around the islands a marine refuge and banned fishing three miles from the islands' shorelines. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is planning to designate the area the country's 14th National Marine Sanctuary and U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has proposed banning fishing in the area. The fishing report is online at www.oceanconservancy.org . 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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Kauai, Hawaii Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide - Honeymoon: Brides choose a quick link ----------------- accessories bouquets bridesmaid dresses budget cakes ceremony destination weddings dresses favors flowers food guest lists hairstyles honeymoons invitations jewelry makeup message boards music photos real weddings receptions registry veils wedding dresses Find all your wedding vendors near you select region: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas CA - Central CA - North CA - South Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida GA - Atlanta GA - Other Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico NY - Hamptons NY - Metro NY - Upstate North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon PA - Central/West PA - Philly Area Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee TX - Austin TX - Dallas/Ft.Worth TX - Houston Texas - Other Utah Vermont Virginia Washington DC Washington State West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Hawaii . Kauai Select another destination: Hawaii - Big Island - Kauai - Lanai - Maui - Oahu Caribbean Domestic U.S. South Pacific viewing listing 4 of 5 Poipu Kapili Address: 2221 Kapili Road, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii 96756 Phone: 808-742-6449, TOLL FREE 800-443-7714 (US & Canada) Fax: 808-742-9162 Poipu Kapili is a small private resort just this side of heaven. It is the perfect place to escape and relax. One of Kauai's finest luxury condominium resorts, Poipu Kapili is situated on five beautifully landscaped acres, oceanfront in the heart of Poipu. With only 60 condominiums, the property is small and intimate, offering privacy, serenity and all the comforts of home. Each of Poipu Kapili's low-rise condos offers magnificent ocean views, spacious living quarters and elegant furnishings. Poipu Kapili Sunsets & Moonlight Honeymoon Package: Deluxe Ocean View one-bedroom condominium Convertible or Jeep Rental Car for 5 days His and Her Massage in the comfort of your own condominium Romantic dinner for two Tropical Arrangement in your condo upon arrival Photo Album and Disposable Camera Photographic memory of the two of you on your private lanai Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Personal Honeymoon Coordinator to help ensure the best island experience Brides.com Home | Fashion | Beauty | Wedding Style | Etiquette & Planning | Registry Ideas | Honeymoon | Real Brides Local Planning | Shop Online | Prizes and Offers | Newsletter | Privacy Policy | -- Advertise With Us | Contact Us Brides magazine In This Issue | Subscribe | Customer Care | Media Kit | Bookstore Fairchild Bridal Group Wedding Planning Sites: Brides.com | ModernBride.com | ElegantBride.com Prom Planning Site: YourProm.com Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy .© Fairchild Internet, Inc. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Fairchild Internet, Inc.

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Kauai Hawaii Vacation Rental - House Kauai Hawaii Vacation Rental Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home USA Hawaii Kauai North Kauai Haena Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #28951 3BR/3BA Home - Haena Home Near Tunnels Beach! Location: Haena, North Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii, USA Accommodations: House - 3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - (Sleeps 6) Photo 1 - Haena, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental This three bedroom, three full-bath Haena house sits right in the middle of the most spectacular 5-mile strech of ocean in all of Hawaii, Kauai's north shore. The house sits less than 250 feet from the ocean's edge, and a five-minute walk along the sand will bring you to Tunnels, one of the best snorkeling and swimming beaches in Kauai, and perhaps the most beautiful beach in all of Hawaii. Kee beach, equally stunning, is a two mile drive from the house, as is Lumahai beach. The home is modern, fully furnished with all your vacation needs, and provides 1600 square feet of comfortable living, easily large enough for a family, yet cozy enough for a romantic getaway. Two of the bedrooms have queen-sized beds, while the third bedroom has a pair of twin beds. In addition, one of the bedrooms has a separate kitchen and bath, as well as a separate entrance, providing plenty of privacy for two couples, or for a family. Two huge oudoor lanais help to bring the dramatic surroundings right into the home - of course, a hammock is included in this picture! Hear the ocean waves and feel those breezy trade winds (and see peeks of the ocean) from the huge outdoor lanai which faces the ocean, or view dramatic Mt. Manoa and it's waterfalls from the other large lanai. Swim with the sea turtles at Kee beach, two miles down the road, or lounge at Lumahai beach two miles back the other way. A 10-minute drive takes you to Hanalei, where you can enjoy fine dining, rent beach gear, etc. The beaches in front of the house are also well-known for their variety of seashells. The house is located between the mile 8 and mile 9 markers, and sits at the end of a small cul-de-sac. The house faces the ocean and is well off the road and away from any road noise. The start of the Kaulau trail and the Na Pali coast is two miles from the house, as is Kee beach. This area of Kauai is truly a spectacular place to vacation, well away from the noise of the city, in almost entirely undeveloped area of Hawaii. For booking information or any other questions, please email or call Mike at 415-706-1519 Thank you. Photo 2 - Haena, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental Amenities: Phone, Cable TV, VCR, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer & Dryer, Covered Parking, Gas Grill (BBQ) Activities (on site or nearby): Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant ™ Weekly Rate .. $1600/WeekPlus Hawaii Taxes and Cleaning Fee.Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Photo 3 - Haena, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available:  Year Round Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates. Phone: (415) 706-1519 (California, USA) Please say: "I saw your listing #28951 on VRBO" Home USA Hawaii Kauai North Kauai Haena Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #28951 There have been 35515 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on September 28, 2003 This listing was first published here on September 28, 2003. Kauai Hawaii Vacation Rental Date last modified - January 24, 2006 VRBO® is Vacation Rentals by Owner® - The largest and most popular vacation rental site. Specializing in BY OWNER vacation rentals, homes, condos, cabins, villas and apartments ALSO privately owned properties offered thru rental agencies and management companies. To report any problems with this site contact webmaster@vrbo.com URL: http://www.vrbo.com/28951 ©1995-2006 by VRBO International LLC - all rights reserved

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Hawaiian gifts, Christmas, music, books, art, and products - a large online Hawaii shopping mall. Aloha ! HOME CHRISTMAS GIFTS HAWAIIAN MUSIC HAWAIIAN BOOKS HAWAIIAN VIDEOS CLOTHING ETC. HAWAIIAN JEWELRY HAWAIIAN GIFTS CHILDREN & TEENS FABRIC & CRAFTS HULA IMPLEMENTS HEALTH & BEAUTY HAWAIIAN FOOD HOME ACCESSORIES ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS HAWAII STATIONERY HAWAII CALENDARS WOOD CARVINGS UKULELE (Put "phrases in quotes") ALOOOOHA! Here among the thousands of Hawaiian gifts and authentic products from Hawaii, you can easily find the perfect Hawaii Christmas gift , Anniversary, Wedding or Birthday present. Our online Hawaii shopping mall is filled with unique tropical Hawaii products - Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry, a large selection of Hawaiian music and art, Hawaiian Books, Hawaii hula skirts and aloha shirts, Hawaiian gift baskets, Hawaiian Christmas gifts , Hawaiian food and much more. We have great respect for your online privacy and offer you the highest security while you are on our web site . However, if you do not feel comfortable using credit cards to purchase online, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-808-245-8700 to make your purchases. We are located on beautiful Kalapaki Bay on the island of Kauai and we truly care about each and every customer. The Tropic Isle Music Co., established in 1994 , has grown from a home based business to a thriving 1500 square foot store with 10 employees - all full of aloha! Here are some of the great items we have in stock: Hawaii Gifts Hawaiian Music Hawaii Christmas Ornaments Hawaii gift baskets Hawaii Christmas cards Hawaiian Tikis Niihau Shell Jewelry Hula Girls Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Shell Jewelry Black Pearls Hawaii t-shirts Puka shells Hula Skirts Hawaii Christmas shirts Hawaii leis Aloha Shirts Hawaii children's clothing Hawaii Pareos Feather Jewelry seed jewelry Hawaiian plants bonsai plants Hawaii stuffed animals Hawaii Children's books Hawaii craft book oriental fabrics Hawaiian sewing Patterns Hawaiian quilt kits Hula drums Hula books Hula accessories Hula videos nut and seed leis uli uli gourds Hawaiian ukulele Hawaiian skin oils Hawaiian skin lotion Hawaiian Herbs bamboo candles Hawaiian coffee macadamia nuts Kauai cookies Hawaiian jelly Hawaiian poi Hawaiian seasoning Hawaiian snacks Hawaiian hot sauce Maui potato chips Hawaiian salt and seasonings Hawaii wood bowls Hawaiian prints monkeypod bowls Hula lamps Hawaii wood carving Hawaiian stone carving Hawaiian tiles and ceramics Hawaii picture frames tropical scented candles tropical flowers Hawaiian hair clips Hawaiian note pads Hawaii guestbooks Hawaii computer paper ukulele strings ukulele books Don Ho music Israel Kamakawiwo'ole music Makaha Sons of Niihau music Hapa music Kealii Reichel music Willie K music Typical Hawaiians music Hawaii Calls music Alfred Apaka music Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar music Hawaii scenic videos Hawaii music videos Hula videos Hawaii children's books Hawaii coffee cups Hawaiian thimbles Hawaii spoons Hanna's dolls Jewelry boxes Hawaii salt and pepper shakers Hawaiian mumuus We welcome special orders, we will be happy to help you find things from Hawaii. Looking for a gift from Hawaii? A Hawaiian Christmas gift perhaps? If you do not find what you are looking for on our web site let us do the searching. If it is from Hawaii, we will be happy to find it for you. Please don't hesitate to call us at 1-808-245-8700. Mahalo and Aloha! Privacy Policy | Contact | Hawaii News | Friends | Company Info . | Hawaii Gift Catalog Things to do on Kauai Tropic Isle Music Company Anchor Cove Shopping Center - 3416 Rice St. P.O. Box 3333 Lihue, Kauai, Hi. 96766 808-245-8700 | Fax: 808-246-1888 Site map Kauai activities and tours site design Kauai Hawaii Web Design webhosting Hawaii Web Host Kauai information

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