15 Countries in Kenya Adopt the Mombasa Declaration to Fight Illegal Fishing
The declaration calls for better vessel tracking and data sharing as experts say illegal fishing costs the world economy up to $50 billion a year.
- On Wednesday, 15 nations adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, committing to curb illegal fishing through improved data sharing and vessel transparency.
- Illegal fishing costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually, with so-called 'dark fleet' vessels hiding locations to avoid regulation, said Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long.
- Ghana fisheries minister Emelia Arthur noted over 60% of her nation's animal protein comes from fish, while Kipini's Awadh Mbarak reported that trawlers have depleted local marine stocks.
- The declaration bolsters the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, with Oceana vice president Beth Lowell stating governments are now "ready to act against illegal fishing" and improve ocean sustainability.
- Signatories plan to implement commitments immediately, while more nations are expected to join the initiative before the next Our Ocean Conference in 2027.
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15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing
Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually.
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