illegal fishing

52 NGOs call EU leaders to protect the ocean

52 non-governmental organisations sent a letter to EU leaders asking them to lead their nations towards the protection of ocean, and the reduction of CO2 emissions, following today’s launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC),

The open letter is addressed towards Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the European Commission; Charles Michel, President-elect of the European Council; David Sassoli,...

https://safety4sea.com/52-ngos-call-eu-leaders-to-protect-the-ocean/

Mexico, Ecuador, Korea in the spotlight of IUU activities

NOAA launched its 2019 ‘Improving International Fisheries Management’ report highlighting the nations who haven’t made much effort to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.

In 2017’s report, NOAA identified Mexico, Ecuador and Russia for reported IUU fishing activities but have since taken corrective actions to remedy those activities.

In 2019’s report, Mexico, Ecuador and the Republic of Korea were identified for reported IUU activities.

In the report:

  • Republic of...

https://safety4sea.com/mexico-ecuador-korea-in-the-spotlight-of-iuu-activities/

Ending harmful fisheries subsidies is crucial, UNCTAD says

In spite of a clear decline in certain fish populations, many fisheries subsidies still promote illegal fishing, overfishing and overcapacity, according to UNCTAD, adding that their removal is a priority.

As 1 billion people depend on fish for protein every day, mitigating the loss of 33% of global fish stocks to overexploitation is an urgent task, according to experts at the first-ever UN Trade Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, on 10 September.

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https://safety4sea.com/ending-harmful-fisheries-subsidies-is-crucial-unctad-says/

USCG, Canada detect 68 potential fisheries violations in Pacific

The crew of US Coast Guard Cutter ‘Mellon’, including two Canadian fishery officers, returned to their homeport of Seattle Sunday after an 80-day patrol detecting and deterring illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity in the Pacific Ocean. The boarding teams detected a total of 68 potential violations.

The fisheries patrol was performed under the auspices of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission and the North Pacific Fisheries Commission.

IUU fishing deprives the...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-canada-detect-68-potential-fisheries-violations-in-pacific/

Watch: Sea Shepherd arrests two illegal fishing trawlers

The Sea Shepherd has partnered with the government of Gambia to tackle and halt illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in West Africa. The partners arrested in late August two illegal fishing vessels for fishery violations.

Specifically, the fishing vessels Lao Yuan Yu 010 and Victory 205 were arrested because of fishing violations, such as fishing without a fishing log book and fishing within the Gambia’s nine-nautical mile Special Management Area reserved for artisanal fishermen

According...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-sea-shepherd-arrests-two-illegal-fishing-trawlers/

Ending overfishing can mitigate impacts of climate change, new paper shows

Ending overfishing constitutes a significant climate emergency action, according to a report published by Our Fish. The paper underlines that overfishing and climate change are two of the biggest stressors on ocean health, including to marine ecosystems, biodiversity and fisheries.

The working paper, entitled ‘Ending Overfishing Can Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change’, by Dr Rashid Sumaila and Dr. Travis Tai of the University of British Columbia, highlights that implementation of strategies to...

https://safety4sea.com/ending-overfishing-can-mitigate-impacts-of-climate-change-new-paper-shows/

Ghana’s Fisheries Minister urges for Saiko to end

The Ghanaian Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has urged for complete eradication of the harmful, illegal practice of saiko. ‘Saiko’ is a form of illegal fishing, where trawlers target the staple catch of canoe fishers and sell this fish back to local communities at a profit.

Namely, the Minister Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye said that it is Ghana’s priority to ensure the recovery of fish stocks and sustainability of the sector. This means that the illegal practice of saiko must...

https://safety4sea.com/ghanas-fisheries-minister-urges-for-saiko-to-end/

Violation of Alaska’s fishing laws may lead to financial penalties, USCG notes

The Coast Guard collaborated with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Office of Law Enforcement in Alaska, advising all fishermen to familiarise with the laws prior to going fishing and be compliant to them.

Accordingly, recent violations have included exceeding the possession limit of halibut, as well as illegally processing halibut catch while still on the water.

Violations can lead to financial penalties that can quickly put a damper on what would otherwise be a great day

… the...

https://safety4sea.com/violation-of-alaskas-fishing-laws-may-lead-to-financial-penalties-uscg-notes/

China fishing vessel safety workshop takes a look at treaty ratification

​Fisheries-related conventions are key tools used by flag, coastal and port States to monitor and control fishing vessels and limit the risk of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, by enhancing transparency, traceability and governance.

This was the focus of a national workshop in Shanghai, China, that took place from 29 to 30 July,  organized by the Shanghai Ocean University and the Bureau of Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s...

https://safety4sea.com/china-fishing-vessel-safety-workshop-takes-a-look-at-treaty-ratification/

IUU fishing the most significant maritime security threat, report says

The third report in the Caught Red-Handed paper series analyzes expert opinions about threats to maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. The survey includes the responses of 110 maritime security professionals. 80% of experts agreed that illegal fishing was a significant security threat to their countries and impacted the economy sector, as well as the local way of leaving.

Many are those who believe that there is a relationship between illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing...

https://safety4sea.com/iuu-fishing-the-most-significant-maritime-security-threat-report-says/

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