Title
Concerns about the future of Chinese fisheries based on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on the Hanjiang river
Date of Publication
1-1-2017 12:00 AM
Publication Date
November 9, 2017
Security Theme
IUU Fishing
Keywords
IUU Fishing, srhreports, iuufishing, country-china, Hanjiang River, IUU fishing, electric fishing, explosive fishing, fishing with toxic chemicals, fisheries laws and regulations, sanctions
Description
Some of the most damaging and frequently used IUU fishing methods on the Hanjiang River include electric fishing, explosive fishing and fishing with toxic chemicals, leading to substantial losses of aquatic biological resources. The aim of the present study is to clarify the serious problem of IUU fishing, especially electric fishing, in the Hanjiang River and to explore effective solutions. Coordination and supervision of rational and sustainable fishing practices is required through appropriate legal controls.
Report Location
Concerns about the future of Chinese fisheries based on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on the Hanjiang river
Some of the most damaging and frequently used IUU fishing methods on the Hanjiang River include electric fishing, explosive fishing and fishing with toxic chemicals, leading to substantial losses of aquatic biological resources. The aim of the present study is to clarify the serious problem of IUU fishing, especially electric fishing, in the Hanjiang River and to explore effective solutions. Coordination and supervision of rational and sustainable fishing practices is required through appropriate legal controls.
