This report synthesizes the qualitative analysis of oral histories collected for the Hawaiʻi Bottomfish Heritage Project. The Hawaiʻi Bottomfish Heritage Project is a collaborative effort between the Hawaiʻi bottomfish community, the Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council, the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group (PIFG), and Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC). The purpose of this study was to document local fisheries knowledge and cultural heritage for the bottomfish community, resource users, and fisheries managers. Findings contribute to the broader understanding of changing conditions over time and can be used to inform the sustainable management of the fishery.

https://doi.org/10.25923/1s8m-z563

Technical Memorandum