Abstract
Fish and the fishing industry are one of the main sources of food protein and commerce in many areas of the world, whether it be from traditional and artisanal fishing practiced in Somalia and other undeveloped countries or large scale international commercial fishing from rich and industrialized nations. The world’s oceans are currently being plagued by overfishing both from legally authorized activities and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing. The purpose of this paper is to examine the problems plaguing the world’s fisheries with an eye towards the environmental damage and economic harm that stem from it. It is also to also examine the current systems in place working to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing on the international stage; and to attempt to form a comprehensive solution to the issues presented.
Recommended Citation
Tamburello, Peter J. (2021) “Hypocrisy on the High Seas: An Examination of the Conflicting Policy Goals and Actions of the International Community Regarding Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing,” Environmental and Earth Law Journal (EELJ): Vol. 11 : Iss. 1 , Article 3.
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