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2nd May 12

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Welcome to Illegal-Fishing.info

The purpose of this site is to provide background information on the key issues in the debate around illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, together with news stories, information on events, key documents and links to other relevant websites.

IUU fishing is a serious global problem, one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustainable world fisheries. Worth between $10bn and $23.5bn per year, IUU fishing represents a major loss of revenue, particularly to some of the poorest countries in the world where dependency on fisheries for food, livelihoods and revenues is high.

IUU fishing respects neither national boundaries nor international attempts to manage high seas resources. It thrives where governance is weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibilities. It puts unsustainable pressure on fish stocks, marine wildlife and habitats, subverts labour standards and distorts markets.

This site is maintained by the Energy, Environment and Development Programme of Chatham House in London, with funding from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

01/05/2012
FishWise white paper on seafood traceability

FishWise has summarized its research and learnings on seafood traceability in this document, for the ...
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02/12/2011
Independent review of the EU Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Regulations

The EU IUU Regulations (Council Regulations (EC) No 1005/2008 and No 1010/2009) to prevent, deter an ...
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18/10/2011
The Role of the EU on combating illegal fishing at the global level

The European Parliament adopted by 491 votes to 7, with 24 abstentions, a resolution on combating il ...
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06/02/2012
7th International Forum on IUU Fishing
The 7th International Forum on IUU Fishing was held at Chatham House, London, on 2-3 February 2012. ...

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Latest News

17/04/2012
China,S Korea agree on tackling illegal fishing
China and South Korea have agreed to take tough measures against illegal fishing and maritime violen
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05/04/2012
West Africa: Confronting the Sources of Maritime Insecurity
Maritime insecurity in West Africa is fast becoming a major area of concern, particularly given the
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02/04/2012
Seven steps to prevent the collapse of west Africa's fishing grounds
Foreign fleets have left many west African fishing communities on the brink; some small changes coul
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