Trump’s executive order on recreational fishing is a ‘giveaway of fish and ocean ecosystem’, advocates warn
Federal agencies told to prioritize recreational fishing and to reconsider scientific standards as well as regulations Donald Trump’s latest fishing order is raising new concerns about US marine protections, as it directs federal agencies to prioritize recreational fishing while reconsidering the scientific standards and environmental regulations that govern American fisheries. The National…
The Guardian US reports that Trump’s latest executive order on recreational fishing has been met with criticism from advocates who warn it is a "giveaway of fish and ocean ecosystem." The order directs federal agencies to prioritize recreational fishing and to reconsider scientific standards and environmental regulations that govern American fisheries.
The National Marine Fisheries Service, however, has hailed the order as a step towards stability for America’s $1.2tn outdoor recreation economy, citing its potential to address long-standing flaws in federal data collection, streamline permitting, and expand marine habitats.
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