NOAA prioritizes commercial fishing over conservation, critics say
Critics say a new NOAA agenda favoring commercial fishing interests could weaken science-based fishing rules and marine protections, according to Ars Technica.
Ars Technica reported that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has adopted a new agenda that critics say prioritizes commercial fishing interests over conservation.
Critics quoted in the report said the shift could weaken science-based fishing rules and marine protections.
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- NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation — Ars Technica
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