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Mar 15, 2012Illegal fishing plunders and strains West AfricaRead
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Films
Feb 29, 2012Plunder of the Oceans - EJF at the Frontline ClubRead`
Plunder of the Oceans - EJF at the Frontline Club
(Audio only)
EJF's Ocean Campaigner Andy Hickman speaks at the Frontline Club on the 7th June. Short film screening of Deadly Catch, followed by a discussion with an expert panel and audience Q&A. Chaired by Tom Clarke, science correspondent Channel 4 News. Domitilla Senni, policy adviser to the Pew Environment Group since 2006. John Pearce is a Senior Consultant at MRAG Ltd.
One of the single biggest factors in ocean degradation is overfishing. Fish stocks have declined dramatically, with as much as 90% of big fish gone in some parts of the global ocean. More than one billion people rely on fish as their main source of protein globally. As catches decline and quotas and rules are tightened in response, there has been a huge increase in illegal, unreported or unregulated (IUU) or “pirate” fishing.
Pirate fishing is estimated to make up almost one-fifth of the global catch, and respects neither national boundaries nor international attempts to manage ocean resources. The recent seizure of £4 million worth of seafood in the Spanish port of Las Palmas, allegedly caught illegally in west African waters and headed for dinner tables in Europe, serves to highlight this growing criminal trade, which exploits lax regulations at ports and on the high seas, and often involves serious human rights infringements.
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Films
Feb 24, 2012EJF at the Real Food FestivalRead`
EJF at the Real Food Festival
The Environmental Justice Foundation was at the Real Food Festival this year talking to the public, chefs and industry about the Save the Sea campaign and illegal fishing in West Africa.
Alongside EJF's exhibition showing the supply chain of illegal fish from West Africa making its way to Europe and the impacts on coastal fishing communities in Sierra Leone, the event was also a great opportunity for EJF volunteers and campaigners to discuss the issues and ask people why they think it's so important to Save the Sea.
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Reports
Feb 20, 2012Liberian Fishing Communities: Problems and SolutionsRead
As a first step in community engagement, and to inform the other sets of activities in Liberia, in early 2012 EJF held meetings in 13 communities. These were spread across the country, though seven were focused in Grand Cape Mount County, which is the site of Liberia’s recently inaugurated pilot CMA.
This document sets out findings from each community. It also provides an analytical summary of results across Liberia that will inform a set of working recommendations that will guide EJF’s work with artisanal fishing communities, both in Liberia and elsewhere in West Africa.
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Feb 10, 2012Sierra Leone meeting signals progress towards combating pirate fishingRead
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Films
Feb 09, 2012Illegal 'pirate' fishing in Sierra Leone - Fishermen testimoniesRead`
Illegal 'pirate' fishing in Sierra Leone - Fishermen testimonies
The importance of sustainable fisheries in Sierra Leone and the impacts of illegal fishing on the local communities.
Supported by the European Union
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Films
Feb 02, 2012Stop trawling - JALARead`
Stop trawling - JALA
Industrial bottom trawling is one of the most destructive forms of fishing in the world, which both destroys seabed habitats and results in huge levels of bycatch.
In North Sumatra, Indonesia, EJF has worked with partner JALA to expose how local fishing communities are the ones who suffer when fish stocks crash.
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Films
Feb 02, 2012EJF's boat in Sierra LeoneRead`
EJF's boat in Sierra Leone
EJF delivers the boat to the communities of Sherbro Island, Sierra Leone. It will be used to help combat pirate fishing but also as a water ambulance.
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Films
Feb 02, 2012Act now to bring pirate fishing vessels out of the shadows!Read`
Act now to bring pirate fishing vessels out of the shadows!
'Pirate fishing' operators steal with impunity and devastate marine environments. With a Global Record of Fishing Vessels we would have a far clearer picture of vessel ownership, vessel histories as well as the size and capacity of each country's fleet.
With thanks to sound studio 4AM Productions.
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News & Media
Jan 25, 2012Illegal fishing clamp-down in Sierra LeoneRead
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Jan 06, 2012The New York Times covers flight of pirate vessels from Sierra LeoneRead
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Reports
Dec 31, 2011Fisheries and Food Security in the CommonwealthRead
EJF considers that the Commonwealth has a key role in addressing the unsustainable exploitation of global fisheries, both within the waters of Commonwealth countries and those of the international community. Global fisheries have effectively reached their maximum sustainable yield and if strong action by world leaders is not taken now, there will be severe economic, social and ecological consequences. Vulnerable coastal communities in developing countries are most at risk, as they often depend on fisheries for their livelihoods and food security.
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Nov 07, 2011EJF reveals pirate fishing company catering for star athletesRead
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Aug 08, 2011Retailer Call To Action: Save the SeaRead
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Aug 01, 2011Pirate fishing vessel seized in LiberiaRead
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Jul 08, 2011Ceremony held to open new EJF office in Bonthe, Sierra LeoneRead
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Jul 07, 2011Communities in Sierra Leone devastated by tornadoRead
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Apr 20, 2011Fish worth £4m seized in EU crackdown on illegal fishingRead
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Films
Feb 08, 2011European Commissioner's SpeechRead`
European Commissioner's Speech
Ms. Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, during her keynote speech at the Global Fight Against IUU Fishing Event, Brussels 5th November 2013.
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News & Media
Feb 03, 2011EJF presents 10,000 signature petition to the UN calling for a Global Record on Fishing Vessels.Read
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Jan 04, 2011EJF working with Liberia Artisanal Fishermen AssociationRead
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Oct 28, 2010Sierra Leone lowers the flag on ‘pirate’ fishing operationsRead
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Oct 10, 2010Government recognition for EJFRead
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Sep 30, 2010EJF releases new reportRead
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Sep 30, 2010The Guardian: Modern day slavery in the fishing industryRead
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Sep 16, 2010EJF’s boat involved in rescue at seaRead
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Reports
Jan 01, 2010All At SeaRead
The report provides case studies from West Africa, Southeast Asia, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, all regions with high incidences of illegal fishing. Human rights abuses directly documented by EJF and other organisations, including the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), include physical and emotional abuse, incarceration, forced labour without pay, abandonment, and reports of murder.
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Reports
Jan 01, 2010Lowering the FlagRead
This report from 2010 investigates the use of flags of convenience by pirate fishing vessels and advocates for the end of this widespread practice that is 'the scourge of today's maritime world'.
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Films
Jan 29, 2009EJF at Hay Festival 2009Read`
EJF at Hay Festival 2009
EJF held a discussion at the Hay Festival about pirate fishing with Antony Worrall Thompson, John Vidal, Quentin Clark and EJF's Steve Trent (audio only).
With thanks to the Hay Festival: hayfestival.com
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Reports
Jan 01, 2009Dirty FishRead
How EU hygiene standards facilitate illegal fishing in West Africa.
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Reports
Jul 02, 2007When fishing turns deadlyRead
Briefing researched, written and published by the Indonesian organisation JALA (in cooperation with EJF) - the Advocacy Network for North Sumatra Fisherfolk, documenting the social and environmental impacts of illegal trawling in North Sumatra.
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Reports
Jan 01, 2007Pirate Fish on Your PlateRead
This report report from 2007 documents the link between IUU fishing and the EU through tracking illegally-caught fish from West Africa into the European market.
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Reports
Jan 01, 2006Party to the PlunderRead
The report documents how illegal fishing activities are facilitated in Guinea by the lack of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance and the widespread use of Flags of Convenience. It makes recommendations to stop the plunder, including regional cooperation and EU leadership.
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Reports
Jan 01, 2005Pirates & ProfiteersRead
The report explores the global nature of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing: one of the most serious threats to the future of world fisheries. It identifies possible solutions and action that can be taken by governments and the international community to prevent, deter and eliminate this pervasive problem.