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Trump Restores Commercial Fishing in Marine Monuments, Groups Sue

6/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation on June 11, 2026 restoring commercial fishing in marine national monuments, saying it will lower seafood prices and protect thousands of jobs.
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service will work with regional fishery management councils to balance protection and commercial fishing in the reopened zones.
Environmental groups including Earthjustice announced plans to sue, calling the reopening a reckless attack on world-class ocean sanctuaries.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation on June 11, 2026 restoring commercial fishing in marine national monuments, saying it will lower seafood prices and protect thousands of jobs.
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service will work with regional fishery management councils to balance protection and commercial fishing in the reopened zones.
Environmental groups including Earthjustice announced plans to sue, calling the reopening a reckless attack on world-class ocean sanctuaries.