URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE LIMU KALA.

This Senate resolution urges the Hawaii Legislature to take action to preserve, protect, and restore limu kala, a type of seaweed designated as the state's official limu. The measure highlights that limu kala populations have declined due to climate change, development, and runoff, while noting that healthy populations support food security and biodiversity. By calling for legislative attention to this issue, the resolution aims to encourage policies that safeguard nearshore ecosystems and reefs. It does not create new laws but serves as a formal expression of support for future conservation efforts.