These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections

The Trump administration has lifted protections for some of the most pristine ocean ecosystems in the U.S., allowing commercial fishing in areas that were previously off-limits. These regions, located in the Pacific Ocean around tiny islands, are biodiversity hotspots. This decision has ignited a fierce debate over the future of these crucial habitats. The move is alarming as these areas have been key to maintaining marine biodiversity and are now threatened by potential overfishing, which could have dire long-term impacts on both the environment and the species that depend on these ecosystems.