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Plunder of the Oceans - EJF at the Frontline Club

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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.

Jo Royle supports EJF's Save the Sea Campaign

Jo Royle in support of EJF's campaign Save the Sea!

Wahaca's Tommi Miers: Save the Sea Campaign

Wahaca's Tommi Miers supports EJF's Save the Sea Campaign.

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.

Antony Worrall Thompson supports EJF's Save The Sea Campaign

Antony Worrall Thompson supports EJF's Save The Sea Campaign.

Alistair McGowan’s impression of shrimp

Actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan talks about his support for EJF's work to highlight the devastating effects of shrimp production on wildlife and encourages consumers to buy sustainable shrimp.

Ken Hom's recipe for disaster

Chef Ken Hom describes the detrimental impacts of shrimp farming to the marine wildlife, environment, livelihoods and human rights. Together with EJF, he encourages consumers to demand sustainable, ethically-produced shrimp.

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.

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.