Hey you! Did you know that #fishing is one of the deadliest professions in the world? But labor laws are extremely shitty when it comes to stuff happening far away and under unclear jurisdiction. Something good just happened, though. 👇

#Fisheries #CapeTownAgreement

The Cape Town Agreement is officially fully ratified! 🌊⚓🛟

This global treaty will bring the first mandatory safety standards for large fishing vessels — protecting fishers’ lives and strengthening the fight against IUU fishing.

More at: fisheriestransparency.net/full-ratific...

[Insight] UK-EU divergence on tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing - IEEP UK Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing refers to fishing activities conducted in contravention of national, regional and international rules and obligations, with serious consequences for m...

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Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing – fishing activities conducted in contravention of national, regional and international rules and obligations – has serious consequences for marine ecosystems, food security and human rights.

PNG's tuna fleet shows what happens when transparency and worker protection become part of operations, not a box‑checking exercise. See the decade‑long shift to a self‑sustaining model aligned with the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency.

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‘Mad fishing’: the super-size fleet of squid catchers plundering the high seas Every year a Chinese-dominated flotilla big enough to be seen from space pillages the rich marine life on Mile 201, a largely ungoverned part of the South Atlantic off Argentina

🦑 A powerful Guardian piece on illegal fishing, human rights abuses, and overfishing off Argentina’s coast—featuring investigations by CFT co-chair @ejfoundation.org.

This is why #FisheriesTransparency matters: without it, abuse and environmental destruction thrive in the dark.

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Fisheries Transparency Lack of transparency at sea is a pervasive worldwide challenge.

2025 was big for fisheries transparency here at CFT:

🌍 10 new members (now in 64 countries!)
🤝 15 govts engaged
✅ Cape Town Agreement ratifications
📢 Global NGO alignment at #OurOcean & #UNOC

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Global treaty to end subsidies for destructive fishing takes effect A landmark global treaty to curb billions of dollars in government subsidies for overfishing took effect on Sept. 15, Mongabay contributor Elizabeth Fitt reported. The agreement marks the first time t...

The WTO ban on subsidies for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major step - but more action is needed at the national level to reduce overfishing and give local fishers a fair shake

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‘A Simple Approach’ - Africa Defense Forum Africa loses an estimated $11.2 billion in annual revenue to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The challenge is particularly acute in West Africa, which loses up to $9.4 billion to th...

Regional cooperation seen as key to Africa's IUU fishing battle:

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Commission publishes guidelines to help EU countries support small-scale fishers and enhance transparency in the allocation of fishing opportunities Today, the European Commission published guidelines seeking to help EU countries in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency and good governance in the allocation of fishing opportuni...

The European Commission published new guidelines in mid-November 2025 to enhance transparency in allocating fishing rights, emphasizing support for small-scale fishers and criteria-based quota distribution.

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Seeking clarity on transparency in fisheries governance and management Calls for greater transparency in fisheries are becoming increasingly common. They promise better evaluation of management interventions, more partici…

Calls for greater transparency in fisheries are becoming increasingly common.

However, there is often a lack of clarity regarding what is meant by ‘transparency’ and how it is best achieved.

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West Africa’s oceans get $68 million lifeline amid fisheries decline A coalition of international organizations has launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle the region’s deepening fisheries decline. Led by the IUCN (the global wildlife conservatio...

A coalition of international organizations has launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle the region’s deepening fisheries decline.

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We’re proud to support the launch of the Fisheries Import Control Scheme Handbook (FICSH), which provides a roadmap for implementing traceability measures that actually work, drawing on real examples from existing schemes worldwide.

Executive summary and full report available at www.iuuwatch.eu

Agreements designed to curb illegal fishing are still as full of holes as the meshes in fishing nets, a new study published by Stanford University’s Center for Ocean Solutions and Oceana analysts reveals.

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Establishment of Ghana’s first marine protected area: Implications for fisheries governance, maritime administration and On 7 October 2025, Cabinet approved the establishment of Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area (MPA) — the Greater Cape Three

Ghana's new Marine Protected Area is an area that will protect habitats where depleted fish stocks can recover, support biodiversity, and create a “spillover effect” that benefits fisheries outside the MPA boundaries.

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Deputy PM urges completion of accurate, sufficient fisheries management database Developing a unified and transparent fisheries database is a top priority to meet the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations and ensure sustainable development of Vietnam’s fisheries industry.

Developing united and transparent fisheries databases at the national level is a key part of aligning with the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency

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UK-Argentina territorial dispute blocking progress on establishing a Southwest Atlantic RFMO Due to territorial disputes over the Falkland Islands, China has been allowed to overfish in the Southwest Atlantic, a Falklands seafood firm owner said.

The push for fisheries transparency and improved governance must not be stymied by old conflicts.

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New research from the EU IUU Fishing Coalition reveals that EU import controls and poor implementation of EU law may be allowing illegal fishing products to end up on European plates.
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Ghana’s 2025 Fisheries Reforms: Community efforts bring Volta’s fish back  | Ghana News Agency A GNA Feature by Ewoenam Kpodo  Ho, Oct 27, GNA – When the fishing canoes of Adina and neighboring coastal communities began returning to shore in August, the…

The effort to support local fisheries in protecting their livelihoods requires action at the global and national level, with participation from government, NGOs and fishing associations working together.

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Concerted efforts, implementation of laws to fulfill PH’s blue economy potential The passage of the Philippine Blue Economy Act, closer coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders and consistent and strict implementation of relevant laws can significantly unlea...

The future of the blue economy depends on closing gaps between legislation, law enforcement, policy implementation and stakeholder collaboration - as this piece from the Philippines discusses:

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Chile relies on inter-institutional coordination to protect fishing activity in its national waters Chile relies on inter-institutional coordination to protect fishing activity in its national waters

Chile has adopted an integrated approach to protect fishing activity in its national waters

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The issue of fisheries transparency gets brought home to London commuters through this ad campaign by the @ejfoundation.org

Ghana expects to benefit as Fisheries Subsidies agreement enters force Ghana is set to benefit significantly from the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which officially entered into force on 15th September, according to Ghana’s minister of ...

Ghana expects to benefit as Fisheries Subsidies agreement enters force: "The ban on subsidies for IUU fishing directly strengthens Ghana’s efforts to eliminate illegal activities that undermine national fisheries."

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Behind a deadly shipwreck in Mauritania, some dubious European interests — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements In mid-September, a factory ship flying the Gambian flag and owned by a Maltese company collided with and sank a trawler flying the Mauritanian flag and owned by a Spanish company. Five Mauritanian se...

The flaws of a system where European fishing companies have vessels flying African flags become apparent in this story about a deadly shipwreck off Mauritania

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PM urges IUU fishing eradication to protect Vietnam’s reputation The fight against IUU fishing must go hand in hand with building a fisheries sector that serves the long-term interests of the nation and its people, the...

The fight against illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing is becoming a national issue in Vietnam - as leaders call on the country's fishing sector to stop contributing to this major global problem.

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Southwest Atlantic 'squid plundering' puts fishery at risk of collapse - Oceanographic Investigation from EJF exposes the 'uncontrolled plundering' of squid by distant-water vessels targeting squid populations off Argentina

“Squid are vital to ocean health and to the people who depend on the sea for food and livelihoods, Governments must work together to protect them, or risk a catastrophe that will reverberate far beyond these waters."

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‘Sea War’: Locals Face Off Against Foreign Trawlers In The Gambia Fury over fishing in The Gambia has reached a fever pitch. Now locals are feuding with foreign industrial trawlers in the country’s waters. The Gambia’s government requires foreign vessels operating o...

The presence of foreign trawlers in the waters of The Gambia is resulting in violent confrontations with local fishers, as coastal communities across West Africa face increasing pressure

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World Maritime Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Commitment and Responsibility - Cleaner Seas Every year, World Maritime Day provides an opportunity to recognise the indispensable role shipping plays in global trade, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship. On 25 September 2025, count...

The fight against illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing was a major topic of conversation during World Maritime Day commemorations last week.

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“Liberia is proud to lead this regional effort as we work together to strengthen fisheries governance, promote transparency, and protect the livelihoods of millions who depend on marine resources.”

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