Ecuador Receives an IUU Fishing Yellow Card From EU
The European Commission notified the Republic of Ecuador that it received a “yellow card,” meaning that the country needs to step up its actions to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The official decision to send a warning came on October 30. It was based on shortcomings regarding Ecuador’s ability to comply with standards under international law of the sea as flag, port and market state.
“Ecuador is a major trade partner for fishery products. We have a huge responsibility towards the..."
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