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The Dark Hobby

83% | May 21, 2021 | Documentary

The Hawai'ian Islands are ground zero for the aquarium trade who capture and traffic reef fish for hobbyists’ tanks, decimating the reef, ocean and earth’s oxygen. Native Hawai'ians, conservationists, scientists, aquarium fish collectors and breeders are locked in a controversy over the stunning “treasure of Hawai'i” – the ornamental fish.

Featured Crew

Paula Fouce
Producer
William Haugse
Co-Producer

Cast

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Kimokeo Kapahulehua
Self - Kapuna Elder
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Wilfred Kaupiko
Self - Mayor of Milolilii
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Gail Grabowsky
Self - Chaminade Univ, Honolulu

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