Makani is also known for his organization of the volunteer efforts to continue a search for twelve Marines who died in a helicopter collision in January 2016 . As executive director of the Hunting , Farming and Fishing Association , he participated in protests against the temporary closure of fishing along 3.6 miles of reef at Kaupulehu Bay . He is well known in the fishing world , helping to preserve the public right to access the ocean , as opposed to many bill proposed . He is also a member of the Maunalua Bay Recreation Advisory Committee appointed by DNLR
Kaupulehu
Kaupulehu, Hawaii
Makani Christensen