"Ships passing in the night" refers to fleeting or unnoticed encounters. In the world of illegal fishing, however, it takes on a much more literal and troubling meaning.
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Why is the Port State Measures Agreement key to #StopIUUFishing?

On the International Day for the fight against #IUUFishing, @fao.org Members share why the #PSMA matters for the ocean, for people, & for a more sustainable future.

#Tonga #Russia & #Libya share their thoughts
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#FightIUUFishing

ESPADON: 1st coordinated maritime action under #WASOP with Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Mauritania & Senegal.

Results:
🔎30 industrial vessels inspected
⚠️8 detained for infringements
🌐Controls extended to artisanal fisheries

More: bit.ly/4sCc77g

#StopIUUfishing

Photo credit: Garde Côtes Mauritanienne

We need real enforcement, transparent tracking and protected no take zones before the damage becomes irreversible.

OSINT watchers : keep mapping the dark zones.
Act before it is too late. 🌊🔥

#StopIUUFishing #ProtectOurOceans #DarkFleetWatch #OceanDefense #MaritimeOSINT #ClimateEmergency