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In the 1950s taʻape, toʻau, and roi were introduced to Hawaiʻi. Initially intended as a fishery opportunity, they have struggled to encourage much fishing pressure and have quickly been deemed as invasive amongst many fishers. Yet, taʻape and toʻau are excellent sources of seafood and are growing in popularity with chefs and fishers. While roi has been know to have higher concentrations of ciguatera in certain areas around Hawaiʻi, taʻape and toʻau pose fewer risks and are in fact a great opportunity for sustainable seafood.
This tournament is a call to the community to not only help mitigate numbers of these reef fish, but to also bring people together as a way to spread awareness of taʻape and toʻau as really delicious fish that can be a source of sustainable seafood in Hawaiʻi. Together, we can “eat ʻem to beat ʻem”!
This tournament is hosted in part by Mālama Maunalua - A non-profit organization committed to restoring the health of Maunalua Bay through habitat restoration, science and planning, and education and outreach. 

​Fishers are encouraged to invite their friends and family to the Eat the Invaders Community Event that will be happening in conjunction with the weigh-in on March 1st at Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park!