Dossier
commercial fishing
Coverage of commercial fishing in the Nexus archive.
- 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.