South Africa Follows ‘3 Treaties’ Path to Better Fishing Fleet Oversight

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a serious global problem that threatens the health and stability of ocean ecosystems and places strain on the food and economic security of coastal communities. It is frequently linked to fraud, corruption, human trafficking, modern slavery and other crimes, and poses grave risks to the safety, health and security of fishers and vessels at sea.

• Source: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/fact-sheets/2025/04/south-africa-follows-3-treaties-path-to-better-fishing-fleet-oversight