The "Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Commerce to create and implement a comprehensive program for sequencing the genomes of aquatic species. This initiative seeks to significantly advance scientific understanding, improve conservation and management strategies, and bolster enforcement efforts related to these species. The program will coordinate with various covered entities , including federal and state agencies, Tribal Governments, and academic institutions, to achieve its objectives. Key duties of the program include identifying and cataloguing vouchered specimens, obtaining genetic samples from priority species , and performing DNA extraction and sequencing to established quality standards. The Secretary is also responsible for collecting, cataloguing, and storing all associated metadata. A crucial aspect involves making sequenced genomes and their metadata publicly available, adhering to the FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management. The bill authorizes funding and technical assistance for participating entities to carry out these activities. Importantly, it establishes specific data sharing requirements, generally mandating submission of sequenced genomes and raw data to the National Center for Biotechnology Information within 360 days for public access. However, a significant exception grants Tribal Governments sole authority to determine the public release of data derived from species they sequence or provide samples for, respecting their sovereignty and cultural significance. The bill authorizes $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2031 to support this vital program.