Defend Marine National Monuments in the Pacific

Surfrider is working with partners to defend Marine National Monuments from attacks by the Trump administration. Marine monuments help protect some of our nation's most outstanding ocean ecosystems. These include the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine Monument and the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Monument, which are both located in the Pacific Ocean.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration and members of congress are proposing to weaken these invaluable conservation areas by opening them to commercial fishing. The Trump Administration published an Executive Order in April, 2025 that directly threatens our nation’s marine national monuments. The Order calls for a review of all existing marine national monuments to assess opening them to industrial fishing.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held public comment period on the proposal that ended October 14. 2025. Surfrider conducted outreach to our supporters and partners and submitted comments to show support for marine monuments to keep these sensitive and treasured ocean places protected! 

We ask you to stand with us in ensuring that the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine Monument and Papahānaumokuākea Monument remain off-limits to industrial fishing and any other harmful extraction.