A new US report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) identifies 31 nations and entities engaged in IUU fishing and by-catch.
The 2021 Biennial Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management, identifies 31 nations and entities for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities and by-catch of protected marine life on the high seas, where nations lack conservation measures comparable to those of the United States.
NOAA also identifies Mexico for continued IUU fishing activities, meaning Mexican fishing vessels will be denied entry into US ports and Mexico could face import restrictions on fish and fish products.
This new report, and the underlying identification and consultation process, is one of several tools that NOAA deploys to deter and prevent IUU fishing and support effective international marine conservation.
Read more:
https://fiskerforum.com/noaa-takes-strong-stance-on-iuu-fishing/
2004 – 2019 FiskerForum