Protecting the ocean is essential to feeding people, sustaining livelihoods, and securing a healthier future.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing refers to fishing activities conducted in contravention of national, regional and international rules and obligations, with serious consequences for m...

Every year a Chinese-dominated flotilla big enough to be seen from space pillages the rich marine life on Mile 201, a largely ungoverned part of the South Atlantic off Argentina

Lack of transparency at sea is a pervasive worldwide challenge.

A landmark global treaty to curb billions of dollars in government subsidies for overfishing took effect on Sept. 15, Mongabay contributor Elizabeth Fitt reported. The agreement marks the first time t...

Africa loses an estimated $11.2 billion in annual revenue to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The challenge is particularly acute in West Africa, which loses up to $9.4 billion to th...

Today, the European Commission published guidelines seeking to help EU countries in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency and good governance in the allocation of fishing opportuni...

Calls for greater transparency in fisheries are becoming increasingly common. They promise better evaluation of management interventions, more partici…

A coalition of international organizations has launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle the region’s deepening fisheries decline. Led by the IUCN (the global wildlife conservatio...

On 7 October 2025, Cabinet approved the establishment of Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area (MPA) — the Greater Cape Three

Developing a unified and transparent fisheries database is a top priority to meet the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations and ensure sustainable development of Vietnam’s fisheries industry.

Due to territorial disputes over the Falkland Islands, China has been allowed to overfish in the Southwest Atlantic, a Falklands seafood firm owner said.

New research from the EU IUU Fishing Coalition reveals that EU import controls and poor implementation of EU law are allowing illegal fishing products to end up on European plates.

A GNA Feature by Ewoenam Kpodo  Ho, Oct 27, GNA – When the fishing canoes of Adina and neighboring coastal communities began returning to shore in August, the…

The passage of the Philippine Blue Economy Act, closer coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders and consistent and strict implementation of relevant laws can significantly unlea...

Chile relies on inter-institutional coordination to protect fishing activity in its national waters

Ghana is set to benefit significantly from the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which officially entered into force on 15th September, according to Ghana’s minister of ...

In mid-September, a factory ship flying the Gambian flag and owned by a Maltese company collided with and sank a trawler flying the Mauritanian flag and owned by a Spanish company. Five Mauritanian se...

The fight against IUU fishing must go hand in hand with building a fisheries sector that serves the long-term interests of the nation and its people, the...

Investigation from EJF exposes the 'uncontrolled plundering' of squid by distant-water vessels targeting squid populations off Argentina

Fury over fishing in The Gambia has reached a fever pitch. Now locals are feuding with foreign industrial trawlers in the country’s waters. The Gambia’s government requires foreign vessels operating o...

Every year, World Maritime Day provides an opportunity to recognise the indispensable role shipping plays in global trade, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship. On 25 September 2025, count...

Monrovia-Liberia is taking center stage in West Africa’s push to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as the nation’s fisheries chief leads key regional engagements aimed at streng...

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Reducing IUU fishing risks depends on implementing consistent, effective port State measures across foreign and domestic fleets.

A report from the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency warns UK seafood imports are at high risk from illegal fishing

AN international ocean conservation advocacy group warned on Wednesday that the Philippines is now facing a growing crisis in its fisheries sector, as production of commonly consumed fish continues to...

Access agreements allowing other countries’ boats into their waters are driving local people to despair, but change may be coming

Despite stricter laws and coordinated patrols, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to threaten marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions of Filipinos. The Philippine...

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Illegal fishing has plagued oceans worldwide, and new technology is providing a view of its extent. New studies show that while it still happens, protected areas where fishing is banned are thriving.

Taipei, Aug. 11 (CNA) Taiwan and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the use of a Dark Vessel Detection (DVD) system to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, ...

Liberia's efforts to reform and transform its fisheries sector received strong national and international praise on Monday, July 7, 2025, as the country officially marked the close-out of the Communit...

In illegal fishing, beneficial ownership refers to the people or businesses that ultimately own, control and financially profit from...

A new report from a group of environmental NGOs said that Europe's SFPAs need to be more transparent.

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EU Commission launches consultation to shape future EU fisheries external action strategy including sustainability and ocean diplomacy