New guidance aims to keep products of pirate fishing out of UK supply chain

Guardian Environment Network
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Briefing note by retailers, conservation and human rights groups sets out steps to end long-term threat of illegal fishing while building up sustainable fisheries

Illegal "pirate" fishing damages the environment and human rights, and leads to economic losses of as much as $23.5bn (£15.3 bn) a year, according to fresh guidance which aims to help British businesses...

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