President Trump has issued an executive order allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, the first such instance in over a decade. Established by George W. Bush in 2009 and later expanded by Barack Obama, this protect area spans nearly 500,000 square miles and is home to diverse marine life. The move has sparked concern among environmentalists who warn it could harm fragile ecosystems. Trump argues this decision corrects previous administrations’ policies that limited fishing access, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to lead in the seafood industry.
President Trump stated, 'The United States should be the world's dominant seafood leader,' emphasizing his administration's focus on expanding commercial fishing in protected marine areas.
Environmentalists argue that the decision to allow commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument threatens delicate marine ecosystems that harbor endangered species.
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