Millions of people in west Africa rely on fishing to make a living.
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Coastal fishing communities in west Africa face increased poverty as fish stocks decline.
A man removes water from a fishing boat in Idenau, Cameroon. Illegal activity by foreign fishing companies has depleted fishing stocks.
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Efforts to combat illegal fishing and fisheries crime must recognise the relationship between the sector and maritime security.
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Scientists were struggling to keep track of illegal fishing in international waters and the seabirds it threatened. Then they had an idea.
People take pictures of a burning ship as the government destroyed foreign boats that had been caught illegally fishing in Indonesia waters, at Morela village in Ambon island, April 2017.
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Narratives of nationalism has risen following news about illegal fishing by countries including China in South China Sea. Will nationalistic pride affect regional stability?
Coastal states like Indonesia and South Africa are beginning to take the necessary steps to manage the proliferation of fisheries crime.
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Indonesia and South Africa are making strides against transnational organised fisheries crime.
Maritime security is a problem in the Indian Ocean. Different countries use a variety of means to protect their regions.
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Managing maritime security is a challenging endeavour. Forms of maritime crime include piracy, drug and arms smuggling.
An illegal fishing vessel caught off the coast of Sierra Leone, a region where illegal fishing is a serious problem.
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The fisheries sector in West Africa is beset with serious challenges including over-fishing and, in particular, illegal fishing.
Billions of dollars are lost yearly to illegal fishing, with West Africa being one of the worst-affected regions.
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Crime on the ocean is not only about illegal fishing – it ranges from drug smuggling to human trafficking and modern-day slavery as well.