Most of the seafood Australians consume comes from overseas. This includes products from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing operations. We can fix this.
- Postdoctoral research fellow, Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science, The University of Queensland
Technology and regulation have solved some issues with bycatch. To reduce damage to marine life further, we can harness the skills of our best fishers.
Nations must work with their neighbours to manage and protect species and human rights. An international environmental deal called the Escazú Agreement shows what’s possible.
We found 92 threatened species reported in industrial catch records. This is shameful and unnecessary.
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