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IUU fishing
How ASEAN Can Win Its War Against Illegal and Unregulated Fishing
By Asmiati Malik
The Southeast Asian bloc has pledged to tackle the issue, but resources and coordination are lacking.
How to Make the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness Work
By Jasmin Alsaied
If the U.S. truly wants to improve maritime domain awareness, it needs to engage partners through pre-established mechanisms and find ways to creatively deal with data management and information sharing obstacles.
How the Pacific Protects Its Fisheries
By Elizabeth Mendenhall
The Pacific Island states have found ways to work together in order to effectively manage their EEZs and prevent the destruction of adjacent high seas fisheries.
Chinese Fishing Near North Korea Is a Symptom of a Bigger Problem
By Jenny Town and Sally Yozell
The Chinese government has been both lenient on North Korea sanctions and reluctant to tackle illegal fishing by its distant water fleet.
Is Vietnam Sending Its Maritime Militia to China’s Coast?
By Yan Yan
In recent weeks, hundreds of Vietnamese fishing boats have gathered near China’s Hainan province, site of a sensitive military base.
The South China Sea: Preventing the Tyranny of the Commons
By Dr. Asyura Salleh
Territorial disputes have exacerbated an ongoing fishery crisis. The only solution is achieving regional fishery management.
Sea of Japan Collision Incident Highlights North Korean Illegal Fishing Activities
By Ankit Panda
A collision between a Japanese patrol boat and a North Korean fishing trawler highlights the risks.
New Fishermen Kidnapping Heightens Security Fears in Borneo
By Eileen Ng
After a short lull, a raid on fishing boats sparked renewed concerns about kidnap-for-ransom groups in waters off the island.
Labor Exploitation, Illegal Fishing Continue to Plague Asian Seas
By James X. Morris
A new EJF report finds widespread violations in the global seafood industry, including in Taiwan, Vietnam, and elsewhere in Asia.
Malaysia’s New Illegal Fishing Task Force in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the role of the country’s newly formed task force in tackling a longstanding challenge.
How Vietnam Plans to Prevent Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
By Sampa Kundu
IUU fishing is a pervasive problem in Southeast Asia.
Navy Goodwill Visit Highlights Thailand-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in this dimension of the relationship.
Indonesia War on Illegal Fishing in the Headlines with New Sinkings
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted the country’s ongoing campaign against illegal fishing under the Jokowi government.
US Coast Guard Conducts South Pacific Fisheries Patrols in Coordination With Canada
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. and Canadian presence in the South Pacific is designed to support a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted an often-overlooked confidence-building mechanism between the two Southeast Asian states.
Is This the Start of an Illegal Fishing Crackdown in Taiwan?
By James X. Morris
Taiwan authorities halt Fuh Sheng No. 11 for labor violations. Are Taiwan’s fishing practices finally changing?
The Thai Sting: A Fishing Raid in the South China Sea
By James X. Morris
As Thailand turns the corner on one fishing crisis, another one rears its head.
Vietnam-Thailand Naval Ties in the Spotlight with Joint Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of their patrols highlighted a key maritime activity in the bilateral relationship.
Joint Patrols Put Vietnam-Thailand Maritime Ties in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills are a means both countries have been using to manage challenges within their strategic partnership.
Indonesia Wants Global War on Illegal Fishing
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state wants illegal fishing to be declared a transnational crime.
South Korea Sees Frictions With China's Maritime Militia: What's Next?
By David Volodzko
China is walking a tightrope, balancing foreign relations in one hand and the nationalism of its people in the other.
China and Africa's Illegal Fishing Problem
By Anthony Kleven
Beijing has an opportunity to be part of the solution.
The South China Sea Is Really a Fishery Dispute
By Adam Greer
The hidden cause of the South China Sea disputes: there aren't enough fish in the sea.
Chinese Fishermen: The New Global Pirates?
By Cal Wong
It's not just the South China Sea -- Chinese fishing vessels have been accused of illegal activities all over the world.
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