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Indian Ocean states set to declare war on illegal fishing
The fish’s plight is shared by many marine species hunted by large, modern fishing fleets that use satellite tracking and hi-tech fishing gear. Photo/REUTERS
By GITHUA KIHARA
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Posted Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 00:00
Posted Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 00:00
The aim is to block illegally fished stocks from entering international markets — removing the incentive for fishermen to become involved in the activity.
The treaty requires vessels to seek permission from ports in advance and submit information on their activities and fish they have on board, giving the authorities time to spot a red flag in advance.
Countries are also required to have regular inspections.
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