Illegal fishing activities has led to catches in the Caspian Sea to drop by 90 percent from historic highs.
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.
Investigations into Unregulated Fishing in the USA in FY 2006
In the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opened 750 investigations into illegal fishing activities during the 2006 fiscal year in the Northeast region alone, an increase of 108 percent from 5 years ago.
Illegal caviar seizures in the EU
The Independent reported that ” EU countries imported 591 tonnes of caviar in 2006, but seizures of illegal caviar between 2000 and 2005 totaled just 12 tonnes.”
Illegal caviar seizures in the EU
The Independent reported that ” EU countries imported 591 tonnes of caviar in 2006, but seizures of illegal caviar between 2000 and 2005 totaled just 12 tonnes.”
Hammerhead shark population fell by 98 percent due to poaching
Between 1970 and 2005, the number of hammerhead sharks in the Atlantic Ocean fell by 98 percent due to fisherman killing the shark for its fins.
Illegal Trade in Caviar
The illegal trade in caviar is estimated to be worth $495 Million (250 Million pounds) per year.
Amount of Illegal Seafood Entering Europe
Illegal fishing activities catches up to $1.6 Billion worth of seafood that enters the food industry in the European Union.