Illegal fishing of abalone in South Africa catches approximately 1,500 tons worth $70 to $140 Million.
Tag: Illegal Fishing
Market value and other information on the global illegal fishing market. Data and statistics on the economic impact from illegal fishing. Contains other environmental crime activities around the world.
Underreporting of Bluefin Tuna Catches in Japan
Illegal fishing off the coast of Japan lead to more Bluefin tuna being caught then reported. Japan officially under-reported $6 Billion worth of Bluefin tuna over the course of 20 years.
Value of Unregulated Cod Cashes in the Atlantic Ocean
Illegal fishing in the Barents Sea (Atlantic Ocean) lead to over 100,000 tons of cod being illegally caught. The cod was valued at $350 Million (225 Million Euros).
Illegally Caught Caviar sold 10 times Initial Price
In the Caspian Sea, a kilogram of caviar sells for $300 to $500 on the black market. It is then sold in Europe and the United States at a price worth 10 times as much.
Illegally Caught Caviar sold 10 times Initial Price
In the Caspian Sea, a kilogram of caviar sells for $300 to $500 on the black market. It is then sold in Europe and the United States at a price worth 10 times as much.
Caviar smuggling by Russian gangs
The Associated Press reported that “Russian crime gangs smuggle beluga caviar in suitcases, fetching $4,450 per kilogram in the retail market.”
Underreporting Sturgeon Catches
An estimated 10 times more sturgeon is caught illegally than under officially regulated fishing.
Illegal Seafood Entering European Markets in 2008
Due to illegal fishing, up to $1.6 Billion of seafood enters the markets of Europe illegally each year.
Illegal Seafood Entering European Markets in 2008
Due to illegal fishing, up to $1.6 Billion of seafood enters the markets of Europe illegally each year.
Illegal fishing provides half of seafood in Europe
The WWF believes that as much as 50 percent of the seafood sold in Europe is the product of illegal fishing.