Fishermen in US Pacific Islands warn of the threat to their livelihood due to US government policies, including fishing area closures and foreign seafood imports.

Fishermen sound alarm: US gov't policies threaten way of life in US Pacific Islands. Amid mounting concerns & frustration, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council's 198th meeting saw urgent pleas highlighting challenges like fishing area closures & foreign seafood imports impacting market dynamics. Hawai‘i Advisory Panel member Abraham Apilado Jr. called for major changes to sustain fisheries.