There are both state and federal marine protected areas of the Hawaiian archipelago. The state protected areas, called Marine Life Conservation Districts, are managed by the State of Hawai'i Division of Aquatic Resources.

Federally protected marine areas

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

State protected marine areas

Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District, Oahu Pūpūkeaahu Marine Life Conservation District, Oahu Waikīkī Marine Life Conservation District, Oahu Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District, Hawai'i Wai'ōpae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District, Hawaii Honolua–Mokulē'ia Marine Life Conservation District, Maui Mānele–Hulopo'e Marine Life Conservation District, Maui Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, Maui

See also Natural Area Reserves System Hawaii List of Hawaii state parks List of marine protected areas of California List of marine protected areas of Oregon List of marine protected areas of Washington List of U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries

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