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Where does illegal fishing take place?
Where does it happen? IUU occurs everywhere, from shallow coastal or inland waters to the most remote stretches of the ocean. It particularly affects nations in the global south where fisheries management may be poorly developed, or where there are limited resources to oversee their waters or enforce regulations.
Where is the most illegal fishing happening?
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, illegal fishing has caused losses estimated at US$23 billion per year, with about 30\% of illegal fishing in the world occurring in Indonesia alone.
What are some examples of illegal fishing?
What is Illegal Fishing?
- Bottom Trawling.
- Bycatch.
- Using of Explosives or Blast Fishing.
- Ghost Fishing.
- Cyanide Fishing.
- Muro-ami.
- Kayakas.
- Overfishing.
Why is fishing illegal?
Illegal fishing is an economic crime driven by a growing world demand for fish and other seafood, and the globalization of the market. Some fishers skirt the law in pursuit of higher catch, taking advantage of patchy regulation of the commercial fishing industry and poor enforcement regimes at sea.
How much does illegal fishing cost the world?
Given its generally concealed nature, it is difficult to quantify, but the current estimates suggest the global losses of illegal fishing cost up to $36.4 billion each year.
What happens to fish caught illegally at sea?
As seen here off the coast of Indonesia, smaller fishing vessels transfer their illegally caught fish onto larger refrigerated transport ships (reefers). The fishing vessels are restocked with fuel and supplies at the same time, enabling them to remain at sea for many months.
What is illegal unreported and unregulated fishing?
What is illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing? Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities violate both national and international fishing regulations. IUU fishing is a global problem that threatens ocean ecosystems and sustainable fisheries.
What is WWWWF doing to fight illegal fishing?
WWF is working to engage key government stakeholders around a U.S. policy solution that clearly details a system of legality and traceability that includes catch documentation, full chain traceability and verification, to prevent illegal fish from entering into the US marketplace.
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