Scientists Want Trump To Leave Hawaii’s Marine Monument Alone
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Honolulu Civil Beat] by Nathan Eagle - June 19, 2017
Responding to an executive order from President Donald Trump, 535 marine scientists, climatologists and others have signed a letter in support of marine reserves, citing the role they play in protecting fish populations and other marine life.
The letter sent Wednesday to U.S. senators highlights the extensive scientific literature that the scientists say has provided compelling evidence that strongly protected reserves conserve biodiversity while boosting the economy.
Mark Hixon, a University of Hawaii biology professor, was among the scientists who signed the letter. He pointed at ...
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