The Hawaii Longline Association (HLA) was established in 2000 to advance the interests of the fishermen and related industries involved in the Hawaii longline fisheries (deep-set targeting bigeye tuna; shallow-set targeting swordfish). 

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HLA provides a voice for Hawaii longline fishermen in the conservation and management of their fisheries, which are among the most important of the United States.

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HLA supports science-based conservation and management measures and advocates on the behalf of its members within both domestic and international management settings. 

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HLA also coordinates cooperative research activities within the Hawaii longline fleet. 

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HLA is governed by a Board of Directors. Eric Kingma, PhD, serves as HLA Executive Director.