US government proposes opening Pacific marine reserve to commercial fishing
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NOAA Fisheries, Earthjustice
Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
November 9, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 111/13/2026, 8:41:06 AM
NOAA Fisheries proposed allowing commercial fishing in parts of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. The proposal covers 1 million square kilometers around Johnston, Wake, and Jarvis islands. Conservation groups and activists oppose the move, citing threats to biodiversity and cultural heritage.
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