The four-month seasonal ban on kawakawa and donu ended earlier this week.
The initiative was put in place by the Ministry of Fisheries to support conservation and sustainable practices.
In a statement, the ministry said members of the public are now permitted to resume activities related to kawakawa (rouper) and donu (coral trout), two highly-prized fish species within their respective families.
“These activities include harvesting, which encompasses fishing, capturing and landing-possession of the fish, transportation, as well as selling, offering for sale, or dealing in these species,” the ministry said in a statement.
“This reopening comes after a four-month seasonal ban imposed earlier this year.
“The ban, which started in June 2025, was implemented as a conservation measure to protect the populations of these valuable fish species during their critical breeding and spawning periods.”
According to the ministry, the purpose of such restrictions is to allow fish stocks to recover and ensure sustainable fishing practices.
“The ban concluded on Tuesday, September 30, signaling that the fishing and trade of kawakawa and donu can now resume in accordance with regulations and sustainable fishing guidelines.
“This measure aims to balance the economic interests of fishermen and traders with the need to conserve these important marine resources for future generations.”
