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Daily Archives: July 25, 2018

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New study shines light on shadowy fisheries operating beyond national jurisdictions

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It is a phenomenon that happens far from shore, with fishing boats transferring their catches to large, refrigerated ships that carry the lucrative haul back to ports for distribution around the world. The practice – known as transshipment – has for decades operated in the shadows, largely beyond the reach of prying eyes and national…

July 25, 2018
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    116 days ago
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    177 days ago
  • Massive illegal fishing operation uncovered by @GlobalFishWatch in North Indian Ocean https://t.co/g7mtfVEc3n
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