Maldives permanently bans longline fishing

Maldives permanently bans longline fishing

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To protect the marine life that is often caught as bycatch, a campaign led by local and international conservation NGOs, local fishers, and tourism groups came out with a co-signing letter by more than 100 international scientists urging the government to halt the issuance of longline fishing licenses. This stance against harmful yet efficient fishing methods demonstrates that the Maldives sets an example for other countries on how to balance fishing income with ocean health and environmental protection.

Source: https://www.worldfishing.net/fisheries/maldives-permanently-bans-longline-fishing/1496133.article


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