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By Ken Ige, Star-Bulletin
Some of the 18,000 pounds of swordfish caught
aboard the longliner King Fisher goes up for sale
at the United Fishing Agency at Kewalo.

Caught in
a controversy

To believe one side of the controversy, proposed curbs on Hawaii longline fishing will mean overpriced, imported fish, but no greater protection for endangered sea turtles. To believe the other side, killing the $50-million-a-year industry is justified -- to save the unique creatures. In a special section today, we explore the fish industry: how longline fishing is done, how the fish are sold, and why some believe protecting the turtles is worth any cost. The articles set the stage for a judge's ruling expected tomorrow, which will determine what happens next.

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By Ken Ige, Star-Bulletin
The longline fishing boat Miss Julie at sea.

About this section

The saga at sea: How longlining is done
Threat to turtles: How concern for endangered turtles led to a lawsuit
Angling at auction: How Oahu's only fish auction works
The taste for tuna: How a retailer gets fish to consumers

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