A planned meeting between NOAA Fisheries' senior leaders and regional fishery councils has been canceled due to the government shutdown.
Among the topics on the agenda was a top priority for the Trump administration, including compliance with
President Donald Trump's executive order to boost American seafood competitiveness.
The Council Coordination Committee meeting was scheduled to discuss the nation's fisheries priorities and share information.
The meeting cancellation was noted on the committee's website, citing the government shutdown as the reason.
Author's summary: NOAA meeting canceled due to shutdown.