commercial fishing
Coverage of commercial fishing in the Nexus archive.
- These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections
The largest U.S. conservation areas in the Pacific Ocean, known for their biodiversity-rich tiny islands, are losing protections as the Trump administration opens their waters to commercial fishing. This decision has sparked a debate over preserving some of the country's most pristine ocean ecosystems.
- Future of Papahānaumokuākea remains uncertain as cleanup crews continue work
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument faces uncertainty due to a new presidential proclamation seeking to reopen parts of protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, sparking environmental, cultural, and legal debates.
- Trump opens protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing
President Donald Trump opened protected Pacific Ocean waters to commercial fishing by lifting restrictions within three marine national monuments. The action removes prior protections for these areas, allowing commercial fishing activities.