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- Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) is an issue around the world. Fishing industry observers believe IUU occurs in most fisheries, and accounts for up to 30% of total catches in some important fisheries. Illegal fishing takes place when vessels or harvesters operate in violation of the laws of a fishery.
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IUU fishing is a global problem that violates national and international fishing regulations and threatens ocean ecosystems and sustainable fisheries. Learn how NOAA Fisheries works with other countries to combat IUU fishing and its economic, social, and environmental consequences.
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Learn how the U.S. government and its partners are combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, a global threat to ocean health and food security. The strategy outlines U.S. priorities, plans, and actions for the next five years to address IUU fishing and related threats.
IUU fishing (illegal, unreported, unregulated) is a complex threat that causes environmental and economic damage and therefore requires an effort by all states in the region to combat this exploitation.
Learn how the US government coordinates with international partners to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, a global maritime security threat. Find out the policies, actions, and initiatives of the Interagency Working Group on IUU Fishing and the IUU Fishing Action Alliance.
Jun 4, 2024 · Building on President Biden’s 2022 National Security Memorandum on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Associated Labor Abuses, the United States released a National Five-Year Strategy for Combating IUU Fishing. It outlines the U.S. government’s specific strategies and monitoring benchmarks for building partnerships ...
Oct 19, 2022 · The National Five-Year Strategy for Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing details U.S. priorities and plans over the next five years to address this global problem. It aims to promote maritime security and sustainable stewardship of marine resources with other stakeholders.
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains one of the greatest threats to marine ecosystems due to its potent ability to undermine national and regional efforts to manage fisheries sustainably as well as endeavours to conserve marine biodiversity.
