Palau to use drones in enforcing commercial fishing ban
Palau plans to ban commercial fishing in its 200-mile EEZ, and to become the first Pacific nation to use drones to enforce fisheries rules
Belize announces moratorium on transshipments at sea
The Belize fisheries department has announced a moratorium on unmonitored transshipments of fish at sea for Belize-flagged vessels
Seafood smuggling trio fined record $22.5m
Three men convicted of smuggling seafood from South Africa have been handed the largest fine ever awarded for such a crime
EU ups pressure on IUU fishing countries
European commission welcomes progress by four countries, but warns others that it will have to start preparations for 'the next steps'
NOAA, Florida Fish and Wildlife, investigate illegal fishing
Bluefin tuna caught off Florida coast weighs in at 700 pounds
Tuna groups could ink private deal with Liberia
New, private agreement aims to turn page on damaging chapter of fraudulent licenses, say sources
Thai panel to look at fishfeed sustainability
Country has established panel to identify fishmeal plants which could go for IFFO assessment and certification
NOAA could tighten at-sea scale rules following American Seafoods violations
National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to review rules on use of scales at sea, as it says frequency of problem might increase
Indonesia signs fishing agreement with FAO
Under the agreement, specific arrangements will be made to increase cooperation in a number of areas including sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development
Calls for Thai action against human rights abuses
NGO's investigation reveals human trafficking, beatings and murder on fishing vessels, urges for an action plan to be drawn up