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Hawaii's BackyardTravel

From boat to buyer, see how fish auction works

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COURTESY JOHN KANEKO
The Honolulu Fish Auction serves Hawaii’s fishermen by focusing the market demand on the daily fish supply.
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COURTESY JOHN KANEKO
Tail cuts and core samples allow buyers to judge fish quality.
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COURTESY JOHN KANEKO
Auctioneer Brooks Takenaka, arm extended, takes bids for fresh bigeye tuna.