NASSIR Posted July 8, 2011 Does it surprise you that this topic is mostly ignored when it comes to a state like Somalia and its marine resources. God Bless the Motherland! "The global, multibillion dollar problem with ties to organized crime is a focal point for representatives of more than 50 nations gathering in San Diego starting Monday to improve marine conservation. The meetings are part of a dialogue launched in Kobe, Japan, four years ago to better manage the world’s far-ranging, high-value fish populations partly by cutting down on illegal catches. The second convention took place two years ago in Spain and the third will be at the Marriott Hotel in La Jolla. Actions from the meetings are nonbinding, but they play into mandates adopted by regional fishery alliances worldwide. Poaching — technically classified as an illegal, unreported and unregulated harvest — takes many forms. It includes catching crabs before the season starts, taking sea bass from marine reserves, using banned gear for harvest, fishing without a license and keeping tuna that are too small." Link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
