THE FOOD & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has appealed to donors for $1 million to support developing countries deny port access to boats involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Ichiro Nomura, assistant-director general for fisheries, said at a briefing: “In the developing world, fishing plays a crucial role in reinforcing household food security, improving nutrition and providing income.
“In light of rising world food prices and growing concern over the wellbeing of some wild fish stocks, we can afford less than ever to allow IUU fishing to impact these communities today.”
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