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The severe toll of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Fisheries are crucial for food, employment, and economic well-being globally. As populations and hunger rise, fish has become essential for food security. However, it is estimated that 1 in every 5 fish caught comes from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, accounting for a loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish annually. To help curb this trend, FAO promotes sustainable practices through its voluntary Code of Conduct and the binding Agreement on Port State Measures. On the International Day for the Fight against Illegal Fishing, let’s remember that we all play a part in this effort.

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