KAMA...  it is already illegal but he Hawaii State Department of Aquatic Resources don't follow the law.  See HRS 189-5  Aliens not admitted to United States.  It is unlawful for at person who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States to engage in taking marine life for commercial purposes in the waters of the State.  These illegal people on these American vessels are smuggled into the country from the Philippines, Indonesia and the like are not able to get of small fishing vessel in Honolulu Harbor for up to two or more years.  Pure violations of the law.