by Ka'anapali Makai Watch Coordinator Luna Kekoa
On Saturday March 26th, the Kahekili CREEL project hosted the monthly “Saturday Something Series” at Kahekili Beach Park. This was a venue for the CREEL surveyors to share observations and lessons learned so far with the CREEL project, as well as the interactions that they have experienced with fishermen using the area. Surveyors also shared their personal connection and experience with the ocean as well. One participant who attended the event made a personal connection to the project, as he realized that his longtime fishing partner was the grandfather of one of the CREEL surveyors!
During the event we were also able to observe some fishing activity as well, as three spearfishermen equipped with full-camo wetsuits and spearguns geared up and headed for the water. Though they returned with no catch it was still useful to know the type of gear, amount of time fishing, as well as the area they were diving. These data can be used to calculate Catch per-unit effort of the area. Catch per unit effort can be defined simply as a standard process to measure fishing “success” and can be used to evaluate the change in the amount of fish being harvested from the area.
The next event that the CREEL surveyors will participate in will be the Earth Day event at Kahekili held on Saturday April 23, 2011. Surveyors will again share lessons with the CREEL project, but will also include demonstrations of fishing techniques such as ‘upena kiloi, hook tying, and weaving. We hope to see you at the next event!
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