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Ten very bad, no good things the latest Trump Administration has done to the oceans

Posted on August 14, 2026 By Ali Gaster
Ten very bad, no good things the latest Trump Administration has done to the oceans
Conservation, Policy, Uncategorized

The last 18 months have been an absolute nightmare for U.S. ocean and conservation policy. But here are the top ten worst things (in no particular order) this administration has done to marine conservation. 1. Opening Papahānaumokuākea to fishing In June 2026, a sweeping executive proclamation tore down commercial fishing bans in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine … Read More “Ten very bad, no good things the latest Trump Administration has done to the oceans” »

Playing God – How the ESA “God Squad” just voted for the extinction of a uniquely American whale

Posted on April 9, 2026August 3, 2026 By Ali Gaster
Playing God – How the ESA “God Squad” just voted for the extinction of a uniquely American whale
Conservation, News, Science

On March 31, 2026, the federal Endangered Species Committee (previously dubbed the “God Squad”) met for the first time in three decades to do exactly what their name suggests: deciding the fate of an entire species. In a record-breaking 15-minute meeting (barely enough time to order a latte), the committee voted unanimously the committee granted a … Read More “Playing God – How the ESA “God Squad” just voted for the extinction of a uniquely American whale” »

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