Trump opens up Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing
The order restores access to nearly half a million square miles and limits fishing to U.S.-flagged vessels under existing federal oversight.
- On Thursday, June 11, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation restoring commercial fishing access to portions of three Pacific marine national monuments, reopening about half a million square miles to United States-flagged vessels.
- Industry leaders lobbied for decades to compete against foreign fleets, and the administration argued that prohibiting commercial fishing is "not necessary" for protecting marine ecosystems, citing existing federal fisheries laws.
- Sig Hansen, captain of Deadliest Catch, joined Trump at the White House for the signing ceremony, where Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated the move creates economic opportunities for the $125 million Honolulu-based longline industry.
- Environmental groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, denounced the proclamation as a "reckless attack" on ocean sanctuaries, warning that removing vessel restrictions threatens endangered wildlife and disrupts vital marine ecosystems.
- Legal challenges are expected to follow this action, mirroring previous disputes over the president's 2025 marine monument orders, as conservationists continue to argue that these protected areas are essential for fish stock recovery.
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