Trump order directs agencies to prioritize recreational fishing over marine protections

An executive order instructs federal fisheries agencies to reconsider scientific standards and environmental regulations governing U.S. fisheries, drawing criticism from advocates who warn it could weaken ocean ecosystem protections.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article

Trump order directs agencies to prioritize recreational fishing over marine protections — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

1d Guardian Environment 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…

Primary sources

fisheries.noaa.gov Reducing Vessel Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales

whitehouse.gov Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores American Saltwater Angling and Recreation

More coverage from around the web

asafishing.org President Trump Announces Executive Order Elevating Saltwater Recreational Fishing - ASA

change.org Petition · Stop Trump From Dismantling USA Ocean and Shark Protection - United States · Change.org

congress.gov President Trump’s April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness: Considerations for U.S. Fisheries | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

ecomagazine.com Trump Signs Order Boosting Saltwater Angling Access - environment coastal & offshore

onthewater.com President Trump Announces Executive Order Elevating Saltwater Recreational Fishing - On The Water

Appeared in: 2026-09-26 (#11) · 2026-09-27 (#14)

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