illegal fishing
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Vanuatu’s VISR Deregisters Three Fishing Vessels After Argentina IUU Fines in Tougher Compliance Push
Vanuatu tightens its grip on IUU fishing, removing three fishing vessels from the registry under a stricter zero-tolerance regime. The move signals a shift toward stronger flag-state responsibility and closer scrutiny of operations under the Vanuatu flag.
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IUU Fishing Costs $23.5B; World Ocean Summit Urges Tech-Driven Enforcement to Protect 30% of Oceans by 2030
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is draining billions from the global economy and undermining ocean protection efforts. As new tech + funding tools emerge, the real test is turning pledges into practical action on the water.