Secure Fisheries Blog

• Fishy Agreements

  Jul 05, 2016 in Fisheries Governance & Policy

  

  Across one continent, two similar countries—Mauritania and Somalia—have diverged in their fisheries development. The Somali region may be positioned to follow in the footsteps of Mauritania, a country that has received a great deal of revenue through fisheries agreements. But will that help or hurt Somalis? Before they accept the cash, it will be useful to consider what Mauritanians have sacrificed in the process.

• Overfished - Yellowfin Tuna on the Brink

  Jun 09, 2016 in Fisheries Governance & Policy

  

  From sandwiches to sushi, tuna is a global staple. World tuna catch is worth more than $42 billion annually, making the tuna industry a giant in the fishing world. It supports millions of jobs and provides food security for people in developed and developing countries alike.

• Fishing For Weapons

  May 04, 2016 in Fisheries Conflict, Fisheries Governance & Policy

  

  The Australian Navy confiscated an unlikely fishing haul in February, 2016: 2,000 AK-47s, 100 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 49 machine guns and spare barrels, and 20 mortar tubes. 

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