Poor FPAs make illegal fishing easy

The bilateral fisheries agreements, known as Fisheries Partnership Agreements (FPAs), that exist between the EU and third countries have been providing the perfect cover for illegal fishing activities.

15-20% of the world’s catch comes from IUU. Credit: Greenpeace

The bilateral fisheries agreements, known as Fisheries Partnership Agreements (FPAs), that exist between the EU and third countries have been providing the perfect cover for illegal fishing activities.