The ocean surrounding Antarctica is one of the last true marine wildernesses on the planet. Its rich biodiversity supports fish, birds and mammals.
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The ocean surrounding Antarctica is one of the last true marine wildernesses on the planet. Its rich biodiversity supports fish, birds and mammals.
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Marine sanctuaries have proven benefits, including protecting marine biodiversity, supporting coastal economies, increasing resilience to change, and sustaining healthy, productive fisheries. Removing those protections doesn’t help fishermen – it sacrifices their future for short-term gains.

The Trump Administration is moving to fast-track offshore mineral extraction in U.S. Pacific waters, according to a newly released Department of the Interior document. The plan is raising concerns about environmental harm, Indigenous rights, and potential violations of federal law.