Environmental Politics Ocean Governance Questions
The concept of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in ocean governance refers to fishing activities that are conducted in violation of national or international laws and regulations. Illegal fishing involves fishing without proper authorization, such as fishing in prohibited areas or using banned fishing methods. Unreported fishing refers to fishing activities that are not reported or documented, often to evade regulations or quotas. Unregulated fishing refers to fishing activities that are not subject to any management or control measures, such as fishing in areas where there are no regulations in place. IUU fishing poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, fish stocks, and the livelihoods of coastal communities, and it undermines efforts to achieve sustainable ocean governance.