President Trump Reopens Atlantic Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing, Sparking Environmental Concerns
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to reopen the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing. This area, a nearly 5,000-square-mile preserve off the New England coast, was initially protected by former President Barack Obama to safeguard vulnerable undersea corals and ecosystems. Trump's decision is part of a broader effort to bolster U.S. fishing by reducing regulatory burdens. The move has been met with support from commercial fishing groups, who argue it allows sustainable fishing practices, but has drawn criticism from environmentalists who fear it undermines marine conservation efforts. 
