Western Pacific Council Says Papahānaumokuākea Marine Monument Extension Lacks Scientific Basis
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews] August 29, 2016
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is disappointed with President Obama’s decision to expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Last week the White House announced an extension to the U.S. exclusive economic zone (out to 200 miles from shore) to encompass a total 582,578 square miles around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
"We do not believe the expansion is based on the best available scientific information," said Kitty Simonds, Council executive director...
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