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Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing occurs in virtually all fisheries, causing problems for people who are trying to manage fisheries properly and for people who depend on fisheries for food and jobs. IUU fishing can cause an entire fishery...

This document reports on the outcome of the Technical Consultation on Flag State Performance, concluded in February 2013, which adopted Voluntary Guidelines for Flag State Performance, and which are being presented herewith for endorsement by COFI. It also gives an...

The presentation highlights the importance of effective action by port States to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. It gives an overview of the 2009 FAO Port State Measures Agreement to combat IUU fishing. (©FAO www.fao.org)...