Hawai`i Marine Life Conservation Districts MLCDs have been
successful at restoring marine life populations and protecting
reef habitats. In addition to knowing and following the
regulations for a particular District, you can further conserve
marine resources by following these guidelines Avoid walking on
the reef. Reef-building coral polyps are small, sensitive
animals that are easily killed if stepped on. Aside from
protecting the reef, you'll reduce the risk of stepping on
something that could hurt you. Don't feed the fish. Fish feeding
is prohibited in some MLCDs. In those where it is not, consider
that peas, bread and other "people foods" which are often used
to bring fish around are not part of a fish's natural diet, and
their nutritional value to a fish is questionable. Commercially
available fish foods may be better, but it's best to avoid
feeding fish entirely. The natural environment provides
everything fish need to eat, and you don't need to feed fish in
order to see them. Leave things as you found