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Don’t let the words put you off: Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has a greater impact on your life than you may realise. IUU fishing is one of the biggest threats to our oceans, impacting the sustainability of fisheries,...

Although the impacts of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on world oceans, trade, and coastal communities can be substantial, most consumers seldom think of IUU fishing as an obstacle to the sustainability of our ocean. When illicitly caught fish ends...

On 5 December 2017 the United Nations General Assembly, in its annual resolution on sustainable fisheries, proclaimed 5 June as the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. The date marks a historic event, namely the day...

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major threat to fisheries’ sustainability. It occurs in all types of fishing. It impacts fish stocks, vulnerable marine ecosystems, and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on fishing for food...

The UN General Assembly declared 5 June as the “International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.” FAO’s Fishery and Aquaculture Officer, Yvette Diei Ouadi and Secretary of WECAFC delivers a special message to commemorate the occasion. Watch...