The study claims a relative handful of companies are responsible for a large share of fishing-related offenses, including human rights violations, and punishments are often inadequate Continue reading
Tag Archives: Fighting transnational IUU
Governments, NGOs to benefit from group’s IUU networks database
In its 52-page study, C4ADS traced the reach of 29 IUU fishing networks, identifying 150 vessels that have reportedly been involved in the practice Continue reading
Report traces reach of 29 IUU fishing networks, identifies 150 vessels
In its 52-page study, the group traced the reach of 29 IUU fishing networks, identifying 150 vessels that have reportedly been involved in the practice
GAA, IFFO target consumers to take on rampant illegal Chinese fishing activity
The Global Aquaculture Alliance and IFFO believe educating Asia consumers can be the most effective way of ending illegal fishing Continue reading
Company uses satellite data to help Chilean navy counter IUU fishing
A company that uses satellite monitoring and other data to track vessels is working with Chile's navy to help deter illegal fishing in the country's waters Continue reading
Chile sees South American Pacific coastline IUU free on new measures, Sunico says
Chile has held a series of meetings to ensure that illegal fishing outlets find no ports of refuge on the western coast of South America, fishing subsecretary Raul Sunico said Continue reading
Chilean companies agree to increase monitoring for illegal fishing
Some of the biggest Chilean fishing firms, including Alimar, Blumar, Camanchaca, Landes and Pacific Blu have agreed to a new monitoring plan to stamp out illegal fishing Continue reading
Peru boosts coastal presence to tackle illegal fishing activity
Peru opened new offices in the cities of Chimbote and Tumbes to beef up regulation of illegal fishing activity off the northern coast Continue reading
Tools targetting labor abuse in supply chains awarded $250,000
The Partnership for Freedom announced Sustainability Incubator and Trace Register as the grand prize winning team in Rethink Supply Chains: The Tech Challenge to Fight Labor Trafficking Continue reading
IUU regulation is ‘EU at its best’, but serious improvements needed
Speaking at the SeaWeb Seafood Summit in Malta, the heads of Europeche and EJF had suggestions for the EU on how it needs to up its anti-IUU game Continue reading