Tag: fishing
Satellite Data Identifies Companies Fishing in High Seas
Analysis points to commercial activity beyond reach of national jurisdiction. Researchers have identified companies fishing in high seas—waters that lie outside of national jurisdiction where…
Impact Of Climate Change On Tropical Fisheries Would Create Ripples Across The World
Tropical oceans and fisheries are threatened by climate change, generating impacts that will affect the sustainable development of both local economies and communities, and regions…
North Korea’s ‘ghost ships’ linked to illegal fishing by China fleet, study finds
“Dark fleets” of hundreds of Chinese vessels are fishing illegally in North Korean waters, according to a study, forcing displaced local fishermen to risk their…
Most UK sharks have consumed plastics, study finds
Microplastics and synthetic microfibres from clothing have been found for the first time in the guts of sharks that live off the UK coast. Scientists…
Greenpeace: Supertrawlers spent 3,000 hours fishing in UK protected seas in 2019
Greenpeace has called for a ban on supertrawlers after the publication of a report that reveals the controversial ships racked up nearly 3,000 hours last…
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