'OPihi Rest Areas

Several of our Network Members including Kīpahulu 'Ohana, Nā Mamo O Mū'olea, Nā Moku ʻAupuni ʻO Koʻolau Hui, and Ke Ao Hāli‘i are reviving the traditional practice of resting an area from harvesting 'opihi, a native mollusk, so that it will be momona (abundant) again.

​The concept is simple, allowing one area to rest means those 'opihi have the chance to grow larger and produce more keiki that can spill over into neighboring areas, providing more 'opihi for all of us. The good news is 'opihi reproduce quickly - every six months - so resting an area can be an effective management strategy for this species. Partners in this project include Dr. Chris Bird with Texas A&M Corpus Christi, The Nature Conservancy, and the Haleakalā National Park.