Cracking

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing covers various activities that break laws on a national and international scale. These activities include fishing without the proper permits, not reporting catches, going over quotas, using gear that is prohibited, and fishing in restricted areas or during closed seasons. The issue is worsened in East Africa due to the region's long coastline and limited ability to monitor and enforce regulations. Numerous deficiencies create opportunities for illegal fishing to occur, such…