Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of law abiding fishers and coastal communities worldwide. Yet, identifying the true beneficiaries of fishing vessels engaged in these activities (beneficial owners) is not an easy task. The opaque nature of the global fisheries sector often allows beneficial owners […]
Read MoreIn the vast expanse of the ocean, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries management, food security and livelihoods in coastal communities worldwide. Obscured ownership structures can facilitate the true perpetrators from not being held to account for such illicit practices. Tackling IUU fishing requires a clear […]
Read MoreToday, the European Parliament adopted with an overwhelming majority a report on the impact of illegal fishing on food security and the crucial role the EU has in tackling this issue. The EU IUU Fishing Coalition welcomes this important development as it shows a strong political commitment towards strengthening the EU’s efforts to tackle illegal, […]
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