US EditionTrump Administration Opens Up Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument To Commercial Fishing
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening parts of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument to commercial fishing on April 17, reversing previous protections for the area.
- The order allows fishing 50 to 200 nautical miles from the coastal boundaries and requires permits for foreign vessels.
- Senator Brian Schatz criticized the order, stating it will harm the unique ecology and biodiversity of the Pacific region.
- Environmental groups warn that deregulation could lead to habitat destruction and endanger species like spotted owls and sea turtles.
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Many Maine fishermen applaud Trump's deregulation order
Many Maine fishermen are applauding a new executive order from President Donald Trump, which calls on the federal government to identify and roll back regulations that are overly burdensome to the commercial fishing industry. The order signals that the Trump administration wants to listen to commercial harvesters and involve them in decision-making and research, said Ben Martens, executive director of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association. “Th…
Trump reopens protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, sparking backlash
President Trump has opened a vast marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing, rolling back more than a decade of protections in a move he says will boost the U.S. seafood industry.Rebecca Dzombak and Lisa Friedman report for The New York Times.In short:Trump signed an executive order allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, a 500,000-square-mile protected area established by President G…
American shrimpers welcome plan to 'make seafood great again' - The Loadstar
Fish and seafood supply chains could be set to change following a US plan to “restore American competitiveness” in the sector. The plan, which aims to deregulate US fishing – including raising catch limits, preventing fishing grounds going to offshore wind companies, and expanding commercial fishing into previously protected areas such as the Pacific Islands – has been welcomed in the country. The Southern Shrimp Alliance said the executive ord…
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