Trump Reopens Pacific Fishing Grounds
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President Trump issued a proclamation modifying the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to allow US commercial fishing within a designated area. Previously, commercial fishing was prohibited across over 400,000 square miles. The decision cites effective fisheries management by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the argument that migratory fish populations aren't significantly impacted by the ban. The move aims to improve access for US fishermen, who've been disadvantaged by competing with foreign fleets in international waters, particularly impacting US territories like American Samoa. The changes will be implemented via new regulations by the Secretary of Commerce.
President Trump issued a proclamation modifying the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to allow US commercial fishing within a designated area. Previously, commercial fishing was prohibited across over 400,000 square miles. The decision cites effective fisheries management by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the argument that migratory fish populations aren't significantly impacted by the ban. The move aims to improve access for US fishermen, who've been disadvantaged by competing with foreign fleets in international waters, particularly impacting US territories like American Samoa. The changes will be implemented via new regulations by the Secretary of Commerce.
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