Source & Author: EJF, Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts, WWF The European Commission proposes a renewed regulation today affecting over 15,000 EU fishing vessels operating outside the EU, in line with current legislation against illegal fishing and the reformed Common Fisheries Policy.
Read MoreSource: House of Ocean Author: Mercedes Rosello Note: This blog post was first published on Swiss Re Open Minds. As the World Bank points out, the oceans have a vast potential to unlock sustainable development, being also a key factor in the regulation of the Earth’s climate systems. The ocean feeds and provides work security for […]
Read MoreSource & Author: EJF & BRC Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing recognised by the UN as a global issue Estimated to cost global economy US$10 – 23.5 billion annually Industry and NGOs say compliance, traceability and communication vital to tackling problem
Read MoreSource & Arthor: FIS Worldnews With President Barack Obama’s signature, bill HR 774, on the illegal unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing enforcement act has become law in the United States.
Read MoreSource & Author: NOAA Implements international agreements restricting port access for vessels involved with illegal fishing, promotes sustainable management of eastern Pacific fishery
Read MoreSource: SeafoodSource.com Author: Jason Holland With the exception of those companies taking part in it, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is not good for business. Initial consequences are felt by the seafood industry: it quickly depletes fish stocks, reduces the potential for honest fishermen to make a living and undermines management and conservation efforts. It […]
Read MoreSource: The Parliament Author: Lasse Gustavsson, Oceana in Europe MEPs must help end the current lack of transparency, accountability and sustainability in EU external fisheries rules, argues Lasse Gustavsson.
Read MoreSource: Huffington Post Author: Javier Garat, Secretary General of Cepesca (Spanish Confederation of Fisheries) and President of Europêche (Association of National Organizations of Fishing Enterprises in the EU) The European Union is leading the world in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with its trailblazing 2010 IUU Regulation.
Read MoreSource: Huffington Post Author: Andrew Opie, Director of Food and Sustainability for the British Retail Consortium For retailers, preventing illegal fishing is about much more than simply keeping certain seafood products from ending up on our supermarket shelves. The impact of unlawful, and ultimately unsustainable, fishing practices goes much deeper, with potentially severe consequences for our […]
Read MoreSource: ABC Author: Liam Fox, Pacific affairs reporter Nauru’s government has announced a ban on all transhipments, a controversial practice linked to illegal and unsustainable fishing at sea.
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