The European Union’s regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has made an impact, but implementation must be more robust to ensure that no illegal fish enter the European market, according to an analysis published today by the Environmental Justice Foundation, Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF.
Read MoreSource: Oceana Author: Mercedes Rosello Whilst the EU IUU Regulation[1] has been a pioneering initiative placing the EU at the helm of the global fight against IUU fishing, one challenge that continues to mar efforts to address IUU fishing across the EU is the identification of European interests behind IUU fishing operations.
Read MoreSource & Author: Efe El secretario general de Pesca, Andrés Hermida, reveló la semana pasada que la operación Sparrowcontra la pesca ilegal, en la que el Ministerio de Agricultura investigó a varias empresas (entre ellas gallegas) y marineros por su presunta vinculación con actividades irregulares, se resolverá en los próximos días y el expediente fijará […]
Read MoreSource & Author: NT News HOBART: A notorious black-listed fishing vessel which slipped out of a Thai port two months ago is believed to be plotting another illegal hunt in the Southern Ocean.
Read MoreSource & Author: INTERPOL INTERPOL’s key role in combating illegal fishing activities worldwide has been recognized by the global fisheries community.
Read MoreSource: EJF Author: Sebastian Buschmann, Environmental Justice Foundation What would you say is the common denominator between Thailand and Papua New Guinea?
Read MoreSource: EJF, OCEANA, WWF Author: EJF, OCEANA, WWF The Spanish Government has today [1] announced penalties that could reach more than 11 million Euros against Spanish nationals, including companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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