Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected Marine Reserve
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Politics
April 18, 2025 06:30
washington - President Trump signs decree to permit fishing in Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, sparking debate over environmental impact and fishing regulations.
Trump's Decree on Commercial Fishing
President Trump signed a decree allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, covering over 1.2 million square kilometers of protected waters.
Environmental Impact and Regulations
- Previously, commercial fishing and resource extraction were banned in the reserve.
- Trump argues that the ban harms US fishermen who have to compete in international waters with poorly regulated foreign fleets.
- Trump believes well-managed commercial fishing can coexist with conservation efforts.