Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Associated Drivers
Sjarief Widjaja, Tony Long, Hassan Wirajuda, Hennie Van As, Per Erik Bergh, Annie Brett, Duncan Copeland, Miriam Fernandez, Ahmad Gusman, Stephanie Juwana, Toni Ruchimat, Steve Trent, Chris Wilcox
Abstract
Abstract Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing accounts for 20% of the world catch and up to 50% in some areas. This industry often uses bonded labour, destructive fishing practices and deceptive practices to reap profits at the expense of local fisheries, coastal states and the marine environment. Although international resolutions and reports have been issued for decades, countries have failed to enact and enforce regulations to stop these practices due to a lack of political will, resources and capacity.
Topics & Concepts
FishingBusinessFisheryPoliticsMarine fisheriesFishing industryNatural resource economicsMarine conservationEnvironmental planningGeographyEconomicsPolitical scienceLawBiologyMarine and fisheries researchInternational Maritime Law IssuesCoastal and Marine Management