US moves to allow commercial fishing in Pacific marine protected areas

Mongabay
Jun 22, 2026, 7:49 am225 ptsTop
On June 11, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation to open additional commercial fishing grounds in remote areas of the Pacific. The proclamation says restoring access to these areas “will promote economic opportunity.” However, local groups warn it will open the door to overfishing in…

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