American Samoa marine protection

Petition wants to keep American Samoa marine protection

In April, the US President Donald Trump called for a review of the nation's land and ocean monuments designated by past Presidents since 1996.

The San Francisco-based group Pacific Environment is directing the petition to the US Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke, who last month issued a federal notice seeking public comments on the review.

The Rose Atoll petition requests Mr Zinke not to modify the area's boundaries, management or allowed uses.