# NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation

https://mins.news/en/item/51563

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-09 13:58 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/noaa-is-putting-commercial-fishing-ahead-of-conservation/

> In July, the Trump administration treated endangered leatherback turtles, sea lions, and whales as collateral damage in its drive to profit from the oceans. NOAA has now announced priorities centered on cutting bureaucracy, modernizing science, and putting fishing communities first. Experts warn the reforms could erode fish stocks, endanger species, and open marine habitats to destructive trawlers.