Maunalua Bay was once home to Keahupua o Maunalua Kuapā Fishpond, the largest fishpond in Hawaiʻi. What was once one of the most abundant regions in all of Hawaiʻi has drastically changed over the last several decades. However, after years of hard work, hundreds of meetings, countless community conversations, and collaboration across fishers, cultural practitioners, government, scientists, and local leaders, Maunalua Bay is now officially a Fisheries Management Area (FMA). This community-led effort reflects a shared vision: that fish and invertebrate populations in our bay can thrive through improved, locally informed management.