IUU fishing
IUU fishing stands for Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing. It threatens marine ecosystems and depletes fish stocks. This practice undermines sustainable fishing efforts. It often occurs in national waters and international seas. Countries struggle to enforce regulations. IUU fishing impacts local economies and communities dependent on fishing. It poses challenges to marine conservation and biodiversity. Stronger laws and international cooperation are essential to combat it.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) held a stakeholder consultation in Kochi on 28 April 2026 and called for mandatory traceability in the fishmeal and fish oil...
April 29, 2026