As Threatened, Many Thai Fishermen Strike Over Government's IUU Clampdown
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Channel News Asia] - July 1, 2015 -
BANGKOK: Fishermen in Thailand have gone on strike over new government regulations that took effect on Wednesday after the country was told by the European Union to clamp down on illegal fishing.
Thailand, the world's third-largest seafood exporter, was given six months by the EU in April to crack down on illegal fishing or face a trade ban on its fish imports.
A high percentage of the Thai fishing fleet is unregistered and outside of government control, making it difficult to track vessels. Even registered vessels often sail without catch documentation and operation certificates.
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