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IUU Fishing - Feature Stories

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is a global problem that threatens ocean ecosystems and sustainable fisheries. NOAA Fisheries is committed to working with its domestic and international partners to address this global challenge. To learn more about IUU fishing visit our IUU overview and frequently asked questions pages.


U.S. and EU Tackle Illegal Fishing

Feb 12, 2013: The European Union and United States share a common vision for sustainable fisheries. Both governments are committed to continuing their joint effort to end IUU fishing. Read more...
A Global Perspective on Tackling Illegal Fishing

Feb 12, 2013: NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement works internationally to protect fishermen from IUU fishing that threatens their income and sustainability of their shared fishery resources. Read more...

NOAA Identifies Nations for IUU Fishing

Jan 11, 2013: To ensure the U.S. fishing industry isn’t undermined by unsustainable, illegal activities, NOAA submitted a report identifying 10 nations whose fishing vessels engaged  in IUU fishing. Read more...

Working Together to End IUU Fishing

Nov 2, 2012: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the sustainability of our ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Combating IUU fishing is one of NOAA Fisheries’ top priorities. Read more...