Thousands of Illegally Caught Sharks Confiscated in the Galapagos

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Sea Save Foundation

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A Chinese vessel illegally fishing in the protected waters of the Galapagos Islands has been confiscated, along with thousands of sharks—300 tons of seafood overall. The boat was caught by chance, and goes to show how much illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing occurs even in marine sanctuaries. Many countries, like the Galapagos, lack the resources to police illegal fishing boats. The arrested crew could face up to three years in prison.

Read more here (story #1).

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